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 wet closed mountain broad-leaved and mixed forest on granites along very steep shady slopes of river canyon at elev. 1700-1750 m. Lithophytic shrublet or herb up to 1 m hg on open wet waterfall shelves. Flowers light purple-violet. Common.
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International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 6383-98)