Distribution: Endemic to Madagascar

Bioclimate: Subhumid

Vegetation Formation: Grassland, Inselberg/Rock Face

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

Province: Antananarivo, Fianarantsoa, Toamasina, Toliara

Protected Areas : Andohahela

Important sites outside protected areas: Ankaratra

Note: Material available, and field observations now lead us to conclude that var. hypoleuca is not distinct. We believe general of this species generally bears erect sterile vegetative stems and prostrate or scrambling fertile stems - the supposed characteristic of this var.

Type(s) of syns and other voucher(s): PHILLIPSON 3398 (MO, P)

Updated on: 14 Aug. 2008