Endemic to S.Aust., restricted to Eyre Peninsula region (southern part) and with another small occurrence in the Southern Lofty region near Finniss. The species is associated with <I>Eucalyptus odorata</I>, <I>E. incrassata</I> and <I>Melaleuca uncinata</I> in woodland or open scrub. Soils; mainly sandy or hard alkaline yellow duplex. Rainfall 400-500 mm.