Endemic to S.Aust., occurring in the northern part of the Flinders Ranges from Mount Lyndhurst eastwards through Arkaroola, Paralana Springs area to the western side of Moolawatana, just into the Lake Eyre region. Associated with tall shrubland on steep stony hillsides and gullies amongst outcropping quartzite. Soils; mainly shallow calcareous loamy. Rainfall approx. 200 mm.