Distribution: Endemic to Madagascar
Bioclimate: Humid
Vegetation Formation: Forest
Elevation (m): 0-499
Province: Antsiranana, Fianarantsoa, Toamasina, Toliara
Protected Areas 
: Analamazaotra-Périnet, Andohahela, Betampona, Ranomafana
Preliminary Conservation Assessment
: A1cd+2cd
Note: Two varieties can be distinguished: var. maritima and var. pubescens. A recent collection from Ambatolafia (Mahajanga)has been collected within dry bioclimate, a very different location compared to the original habitat of the species, probably an error and need to be verified.
Type(s) of accepted name: LOUVEL 79 (ILT: P; LT: P)
Type(s) of syns and other voucher(s): SERVICE FORESTIER 32824 (HT: P; IT: TEF)
Updated on: 30 Jun. 2008
