Laos, Khammouane prov., Boualapha distr., Nong Seng village, southern sandstone slopes of Phou Chuang (Poujeuang) Mt. around point 17°34′13.3″N, 105°47′57.5″E.
Primary evergreen broad-leaved dry forest at elev. 300-600 m a.s.l.
Treelet 2-3 m tall on rocky slope. Common. Young leaves edible.
6 May 2018, L. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. Maisak, Littideth Xaiyavongsa, Siphanom Keovankham, AL 697.