From near Gladstone in the Northern Lofty region then with a few scattered occurrences in the Flinders Ranges region, northwards to near Nepabunna and extending eastwards to Bibliando Station just into the Eastern region. Usually in woodland or tall and low shrubland vegetation on rocky hillsides, valleys and creek banks; between Quorn and Hawker this species is associated with <I>Callitris columellaris</I> and <I>Acacia quornensis</I>. Soils; mainly shallow calcareous loamy soils. Rainfall 250-400 mm. Also Qld and N.S.W.