24 September 1996.
Shaanxi Sheng, China
Locality: Ningxi Forest Bureau, Pu He Forest Station, Luo Bu Yu (valley of Tian Jua Shan), Ningxi County, Ning Shan District.
Coordinates: 33.5894, 108.1147
(Map it)
Elevation: 1100m.
Georeference protocol: Lat/lon determined by GPS
Environment description: Growing in deep shade in the understory of the forest, among boulders. Soil type: heavy moss and organic litter layer between boulders. Slope: <3%. Aspect: northwest.
Comment: Growing in association with Cyrtomium fortunei, Kerria japonica, Astilbe sp., Boehmeria sp., Ficus sp., Styrax sp., Ophiopogon japonicus, Hydrangea sp., and other herbaceous species.
Collector(s): - Ault, James R., Chicago Botanic Garden
- Conrad, Kevin, U.S. National Arboretum
- Cui, Tiecheng, Xian Botanic Garden
- Kim, Kunso, Norfolk Botanical Garden
- Lewandowski, Rick J., Morris Arboretum