Vietnam, Nghe An Prov., Ky Son Distr., Muong Tip Municipality, near Pha Noi village at elevation about 900-1200 m a.s.l. around point 19°16″38″N 104°02′43″E.
Mixed open semi-deciduous submontane secondary forest on very steep slopes composed with granite and shale.
Tree up to 20 m tall and 0.4 m diam. Locally very common, occasional co-dominant of mixed and coniferous forest.