It can be found in only three localized areas of the island and there are fewer than 500 individuals remaining in the wild.

[4] This plant grows in wet inland valleys where there is abundant rainfall.

It grows in constantly wet habitat such as bogs and mossy rocks near waterfalls.

[2][3] This habitat is degraded by feral pigs and exotic plant species.

[2] This subshrub is thought to have been much more widespread in the past; it was collected from many locations on the island.