The range of natural distribution is from Kiama (34° S) in the Illawarra district of eastern New South Wales to Gympie (27° S) in southeastern Queensland.

Alexander Floyd mentions a recording of this species at Darwin, Northern Territory.

However, it can grow in rainforest and reach a height of 20 metres and a trunk diameter of 20 cm.

Yellowish green flowers form on racemes from November to January.

The fruit is an orange-brown capsule, with three lobes, each containing a single reddish-brown smooth, angular seed.