S. Vietnam, Kontum Prov., Kon Plong Distr., Hieu Municipality, Mang La forest enterprise (14є39'N, 108є25'E). Primary broad-leaved closed evergreen wet mountain forest on sandstone steep slopes of forest river at elev. 1100-1200 m. Shrub or treelet about 2 m hg in shady place. Fruits blue. Stem in section with strong unpleasant smell. Not common.
No VH 5647 24.04.2000
International Botanical Expedition of the U.S.A. National Geographic Society (grant No 6383-98)