Thanh Hoa Prov., Thuong Xuan Distr., Bat Mot Municipality, Duc village, Xuan Lien Natural Reserve. Primary broad-leaved evergreen forest along narrow ridge composed by shale at elevation 1000-1150 m a.s.l. around point 20°01’40.1’’N 104°57’54.9’’E. Undershrub 1 m tall on very steep rather open ridge slope. Flowers yellowish. Not common.