Distribution: Madagascar, The Comoros, The Mascarenes, The Seychelles, Africa, Asia

Bioclimate: Subhumid, Dry, Subarid

Vegetation Formation: Thicket, Forest, Coastal Dunes

Elevation (m): 0-499, 500-999

Province: Antsiranana, Fianarantsoa, Mahajanga, Toliara

Protected Areas : Andohahela, Beza Mahafaly, Isalo, Tsingy de Namoroka, Zombitse-Vohibasia

Important sites outside protected areas: Analavelona, Orangea/Rigny

Note: Perrier de la Bâthie (in Fl. Madagasc.) recognised a var occurring near Mahajanga that was distinguished by its hairy young stems. This occurs elsewhere with the range of this variable species outside Madagascar and probably does not merit formal recognition. The varietal name has not been validly published.

Type(s) of syns and other voucher(s): PHILLIPSON 2377 (MO, P)

Updated on: 17 Oct. 2007