N.Vietnam, Thanh Hoa Prov., Ba Thuoc Distr., Thanh Son Municipality, middle part of Pu Luong range around point 20°28′14′'N, 105°05′34′'E. Primary evergreen seasonal broad-leaved closed submontane forest on basalt along main ridge at elev. 1450-1550 m. Woody grass 6-8 m tall. Flowers white, fruits green, berry-like. Very common. Co-dominant in steep slopes and cliffs.