N. Vietnam, prov. Cao Bang, distr. Ha Lang, municipality Dong Loan, vicinities of Ban Lung and Lung Phuc (N 22°46′ E 106°44′), about 50 km to E from Cao Bang town. Open primary evergreen broadleaved closed forest on steep slopes and cliffs of limestone ridge at 500-600 m alt. Herb vine up to 6 m lg in open wet place. Ripe fruits red. Not rare.
CBL 657 25 Nov. 1998
International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 6300-98)