[1] Three fairly distinct populations have been noted in the central ranges, Murray-Darling Basin and southern SA.

Distribution has been tracked along drainage paths of the Darling and lower Murray, which suggests seeds may be carried from Central Australia by the rivers.

[3] It is common that C. licrota grows on sandy plains or dunes in low rainfall areas,[1] and often in conjunction with mallee scrub or pine-buloke forests.

[2] Corynotheca species are key in their habitat because of the dense shelter they provide invertebrates and small vertebrates and their ability to resprout rapidly after fires.

[11] Prior to this, C. licrota was included under Corynotheca lateriflora and separated at varietal rank by Austrian botanist Erwin Gauba.