N. Vietnam, prov. Cao Bang, distr. Tra Linh, municipality Quang Vinh (N 22°51′ E 106°14′), about 21 km from Cao Bang town to the N. Open primary coniferous forest (with Pseudotsuga brevifolia) along tops of remnant limestone ridge at 850-900 m alt. Treelet up to 3 (5) m hg. Ripe fruits white, juicy. Not rare.
CBL 1055 10 Dec. 1998
International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 6300-98)