[1] The leaves and twigs of C. agathophylla have a mildly camphorous aroma similar to eucalyptus.

[1] It is known from 11 locations in the central and eastern parts of Bongolava, Vatovavy Analanjirofo and Alaotra-Mangoro regions.

Its estimated extent of occurrence (EOO) is 116,739 km2, the minimum area of occupancy (AOO) is 56 km2.

It is threatened by habitat loss, principally from shifting agriculture, and also from logging, mining, and grazing.

[1] The essential oil of C. agathophylla is used as a fragrance material in the perfumery industry, and as an antiseptic, anti-viral, antibacterial, expectorant, anti-infective in natural and folk medicine.