S. Vietnam, Prov. Lam Dong, distr. Lac Duong, municipalite Da Chay, 32.5 km to NE from Dalat city. Closed primary broadleaved mt forest along deep stream canyon on NNW macroslope of Bi Dup mt system in 6-7 km to NNW from main peak at 1600-1700 m alt. (N 12° 07′, E 108° 41′). Woody grass up to 8 m hg on dry steep slopes of stream canyon. Common at 1600-1800 m alt. VH 3432 30.03.1997 International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5803-96)