Distribution: Endemic to Madagascar

Bioclimate: Humid, Subhumid

Vegetation Formation: Forest

Elevation (m): 1000-1499, 1500-1999

Province: Antananarivo, Antsiranana, Fianarantsoa

Protected Areas : Ambohitantely, Kalambatritra, Tsaratanana

Rarity: Known only from 2-5 localities

Note: The recent discovery of this species immediately to the east of Kalambatritra Reserve is a remarkable extension of range.

Type(s) of accepted name: SERVICE FORESTIER 28705 (HT: P; IT: G, K, MO, P, TEF)

Type(s) of syns and other voucher(s):

• SCHATZ 3586 (MO, P, TAN )
• ANDRIANJAFY 840 (MO, P, TAN)

Updated on: 04 Oct. 2005