[12] It is considered to be part of a community of high-alpine plants[3] and has been reported to be found at altitudes ranging from 800 to 1,400 m (2,600 to 4,600 ft) above sea level.

[13] Diplaspis cordifolia can be found at locations in Tasmania such as: Cradle Mountain,[12] Mt Field,[14] and the Southwest National Park.

[15] Tasmanian alpine environments are dominated by hardy shrubs and sedges,[16] and their soils are largely composed of shallow layers of peat.

[18] However this does not mean that Diplaspis cordifolia is not at risk, as the impacts of issues such as climate change and population growth continue to worsen over time.

As bushfires increase in frequency and intensity, alpine plants such as Diplaspis cordifolia, will no longer be able to persist in their usual habitats.

[19] Other threats include damage to the physical structure of the plants themselves which can prevent them from growing and reproducing successfully.