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Endemic to Madagascar occurring from north to south and widespread across western Madagascar, but less frequent along the more humid eastern escarpment. Extent of occurrence (EOO) and area of occupancy (AOO) values are far beyond thresholds for a threatened or near threatened category.

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Deciduous shrub or small tree reaching 15 (-20) m tall, in deciduous forests and woodlands of western and northern Madagascar. Also found in low, dry woodland and scrubland in the south (Du Puy et al. 2002). Occurs on sandy soils and alluviums and also in limestone areas, although usually in river valleys and soil surrounding limestone as opposed to directly growing on the limestone. Flowers from August/October to January/March and grows up to 500 m and as high as 700m in the Ihosy area of south central Madagascar.

The wood is very hard and resilient and is recorded as being used as posts and poles in the construction of houses and cattle enclosures (Du Puy et al. 2002).

 'Tavy' slash and burn agriculture is causing ongoing conversion of dry forests to pasture.

• 2.3.1 Nomadic grazing

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Although the dry deciduous forests of Madagascar are under considerable pressure from 'Tavy' slash and burn agriculture, this species still occurs in large numbers and is widespread across the island. Analysis of ongoing loss of forest is needed to detect and future changes in the status of this species.

• Du Puy, D.J., Labat, J.-N., Rabevohitra, R., Villiers, J.-F., Bosser, J. and Moat, J. 2002. The Leguminosae of Madagascar. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Kew.