N.Vietnam, Thanh Hoa Prov., Ba Thuoc Distr., Thanh Son Municipality, middle part of Pu Luong range, SE slopes of Phu Pha Phong peak around point 20°28′37′'N, 105°05′20′'E along main ridge. Primary evergreen seasonal broad-leaved closed submontane forest on basalt at elev. 1600-1650 m. Tree or shrub. Occasional.