Distribution: Naturalized in Madagascar

Bioclimate: Humid, Subhumid, Dry, Subarid

Vegetation Formation: Forest, Inselberg/Rock Face, Anthropic

Elevation (m): 0-499, 500-999

Province: Antananarivo, Antsiranana, Fianarantsoa, Mahajanga, Toliara

Protected Areas : Beza Mahafaly, Isalo

Note: This introduced species is widely cultivated for its oil-rich seed and medicinal properties. It frequently becomes naturalised, but has not often been collected.

Updated on: 07 Nov. 2006