Thanh Hoa Prov., Thuong Xuan Distr., Bat Mot Municipality, Vin village, Xuan Lien Natural Reserve.
Remnants of primary broad-leaved evergreen humid forest on rocky, highly eroded, crystalline limestone at elevation 750-800 m a.s.l. around point 19°59′11.4″N 104°58′31.8″E.
Climbing shrub to 2.5 m tall among secondary shrubs on wet slope along rocky stream. Fruits black. Common.
1 November 2013 CPC 6416 L.Averyanov, N.T.Hiep, N.S.Khang