Distribution: Endemic to Madagascar

Bioclimate: Montane

Vegetation Formation: Shrubland, Inselberg/Rock Face

Elevation (m): 1500-1999, 2000-2499

Province: Antsiranana, Fianarantsoa, Toliara

Protected Areas : Andohahela, Andringitra, Kalambatritra, Tsaratanana

Rarity: Known only from 2-5 localities

Note: Several additional collection of this species have been found since theFl. Madagasc, treatment was published, however the collection Humbert 6144 was we believe wrongly attributed to this species, all the material we have seen belongs to S. lyallii

Type(s) of accepted name: PERRIER DE LA BATHIE 14497 (HT: P)

Type(s) of syns and other voucher(s): HUMBERT 18364 ()

Updated on: 14 Nov. 2007