S. Vietnam, Dak Lac Prov., Krong Bong Distr., Cu Pui Municipality, elevation from Dak Tour village (12°30′N, 108°30′E) along Dak Tour river on N macroslope of Chu Yang Sinh mt system. Secondary dry evergreen broad-leaved forest with remnants of primary elements along river slopes at elev. 450-550 m. Terrestrial rosette caudex palm like plant in open dry bamboo forest. Common.
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International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 6383-98)