Xiangkhouang Prov., Peak Distr., Oran village, around point 19°38’53”N 103°23’12”E. Primary and secondary broad-leaved evergreen dry forest on shale sandstone slopes and along ridge edge at elev. about 1750-1850 m a.s.l. Terrstrial herb to 1 m tall in shady place. Flower buds dark dirty purple. Not common.