Hoa Binh Prov., Lac Son Distr., Ngoc Son Municipality, Khu village, around point 20°26′31”N 105°19′32”E.
Primary broadleaved forest on steep rocky slopes of remnant mountain composed with solid crystalline highly eroded limestone at elevation about 550-650 m a.s.l.
Lithophytic herb on shady rocky slope near ridge top. Leaves dark velvety green with whitish nerves. Not common.