S. Vietnam, Dak Lac Prov., Krong Bong Distr., Cu Pui Municipality, elevation from Dak Tour village (12°30′N, 108°30′E) to main peak of Chu Yang Sinh mt system (12°24′N, 108°26′E) along Dak Tour river (N slope). Primary mossy cloud mixed forest (with Pinus, Fokienia, Dacrydium and Dacrycarpus) on very steep granite slopes at elev. 2440 m. Woody grass 3-4 m hg in short tall forest on the top of main ridge. Abundant, important codominant of the forest, especially on steep cliffs.
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International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 6383-98)