Northern Vietnam, Lao Cai Prov., Van Ban Distr., Khanh Yen Ha municipality, to the SW of Na Nheo village (in the vicinity of point 21°57′34′'N, 104°13′49′'E). Primary evergreen broad-leaved montane forest with Fokienia hodginsii along granite and quartzite ridge at elev. 1900 m a.s.l. Tree 6-8 m hg on open rocky cliffs. Not rare.