Sichuan: Xiangcheng Xian.
Sichuan-Yunnan border area. North side of Daxue Shan between Zhongdian and Xiangcheng.
Mixed Abies-Larix-Picea-Juniperus forest with large Rhododendron and open talus slopes and meadows.
28°35'38"N,
99°50'49"E;
4100-4300 m.
Rocky, steep slope in Juniperus-Rhododendron community.Shrub 2-3 m tall; new leaves white on lower surface, older leaves light brown on lower surface; fruits green turning reddish.
David E. Boufford, Bruce Bartholomew, Wenyun CHEN, Michael J. Donoghue, Richard H. Ree, Hang SUN & Sugong WU (S. K. WU)