N.Vietnam, Bac Kan Prov., Cho Don Distr., Ban Thi Municipality, village Phia Khao, around point 22°15′52′'N, 105°32′01′'E at elevation 800-900 m a.s.l. (Po Luong mountain). Primary broad-leaved evergreen closed forest on very steep slopes and cliffs near and on tops of rocky ridge composed with solid marble-like stratified limestone.
Woody vine 10-14 m long. Flowers white to light yellowish. Fruits deep green. Occasional.