FLORA OF VIETNAM Illiciaceae Illicium tsaii A.C. Sm.
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′15′'N, 104°12′39′'E). Primary broad-leaved evergreen montane forest along tops of granite/quartzite ridge at elev. 2300-2400 m a.s.l. Tree 6-8 m hg (up to 12 m). Flowers yellowish-white. Common. Usual co-dominant of first forest stratum at elev. 2400-2650 m a.s.l.