Distribution: Endemic to Madagascar
Bioclimate: Subhumid, Dry, Subarid
Vegetation Formation: Woodland, Forest
Elevation (m): 0-499, 500-999
Province: Fianarantsoa, Mahajanga, Toliara
Protected Areas 
: Ankarafantsika, Zombitse-Vohibasia
Important sites outside protected areas: Mikea
Preliminary Conservation Assessment
: LR/nt
Note: Two varieties can be distinguished: var. mollis and var. menabeensis.
Type(s) of accepted name: PERRIER DE LA BATHIE 4355 (IT: P)
Updated on: 11 Apr. 2006
