N. Vietnam, prov. Cao Bang, distr. Bao Lac, municipality Yen Lac, vicinities of Yen Lac village (N 22°44′ E 105°50′), about 44 km to NWW from Cao Bang town. Primary open coniferous mossy forest along tops of limestone remnant karst ridge at 1500 m alt. Shrub up to 2 m hg. Ripe fruits brownish-green, aril brightly red. Not rare.
CBL 252 15 Nov. 1998
International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 6300-98)