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. Tree up to 5-6 m hg. Codominante of 2 forest stratum
CBL 291 15 Nov. 1998
International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 6300-98)