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. 2400-2500 m a.s.l. Deciduous tree 6-8 (up to 12 ) m hg. Young leaves pink-brown. Very common. Usual co-dominant of first forest stratum at elev. 2600- 2650 m a.s.l.