N. Vietnam, Thai Nguyen prov., Vo Nhai distr., Than Sa municipality, vicinities of Kim Son village (N 21°48′ E 105°54′), 23.3 km to 18° of Thai Nguyen city. Lithophytic forb vine up to 10 m lg on shady limestone cliffs along stream at 40-60 m a.s.l. Not common.