Distribution: Naturalized in Madagascar
Bioclimate: Humid, Subhumid, Dry, Subarid
Vegetation Formation: Grassland, Forest, Anthropic
Elevation (m): 0-499, 500-999, 1000-1499
Province: Antananarivo, Antsiranana, Fianarantsoa, Mahajanga, Toamasina, Toliara
Protected Areas 
: Analamazaotra-Périnet, Bemaraha, Beza Mahafaly, Manongarivo, Tsingy de Namoroka, Zahamena
Important sites outside protected areas: Analavelona
Note: Only the typical variety is known from Madagascar. According to Jeffrey (1988), the related V. meiostephana has been confused with this species and may occur in Madagascar. However, we have not found any material of V. meiostephana from Madagascar. In addition to the pantropical typical var., others are known from mainland Africa.
Updated on: 04 Dec. 2007
