Distribution: Endemic to Madagascar

Bioclimate: Subhumid

Vegetation Formation: Forest

Elevation (m): 0-499, 500-999, 1000-1499

Province: Antsiranana

Protected Areas : Lokobe, Manongarivo

Rarity: Known only from 2-5 localities

Note: A recent collection, Ratovoson 223, was collected just outside the NW corner of Tsaratanana Reserve - it is probable that the species also occurs within.

Type(s) of accepted name: HILDEBRANDT 3193 (HT: B (destroyed); LT: P; IT: BM, BREM, G, GOET, K, L, LE, M, P(2))

Type(s) of syns and other voucher(s):

• PHILLIPSON 2029 (MO, P)
• RAKOTOMALALA 241 (MO, P, WAG)

Updated on: 06 Jun. 2008