Vietnam, Ha Giang Prov., Meo Vac Distr, Sung Tra Municipality, vicinities of Ta Cha Lang village around point 23°10′12″N, 105°17′39″E at elevation about 1100-1150 m a.s.l.
Remnants of primary coniferous forest with Pseudotsuga sinensis on tops of high rocky remnant ridge composed with highly eroded marble-like limestone.
Undershrub 1-1.5 m tall on very steep mossy rocky slope. Flowers light violet. Common.