S. Vietnam, Prov. Lam Dong, distr. Lac Duong, municipalite Da Chay, 40 km to NE from Dalat city. Closed secondary evergreen broadleaved forest rich in primary elements along river on SW macroslope of Nui Hon Giao ridge at 1500-1550 m alt. (N 12° 11′, E 108° 43′).
Herb 1-1.2 m hg in wet shadow slopes. Not common. VH 4566 05.05.1997 International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5803-96)
Collectors: L. Averyanov, N.Q. Binh, N.T. Hiep, P.K. Loc, P. Lowry