N. Vietnam, Prov. Quang Binh, distr. Minh Hoa, 72 km to NWW from Dong Hoi, municipalite Thong Hoa, vicinities of Yen Son village, limestone massif Ke Bang (N 17°40′ E 105°57′). Primary evergreen open broadleaved dry forest on top of limestone mesas at 500-550 m alt. Epiphytic herb in mossy crevices of open rocks. Leaves above deep green with whitish tint above, deep purple-violet below. Not common. VH 4653 16.05.1997 International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 5803-96)