It formerly could be found on Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi and Kahoʻolawe, but is today restricted to western Maui near Lahaina.

It inhabits dry forests at elevations of 244–518 m (801–1,699 ft).

Hairyfruit chewstick is a single branched shrub with small, white flowers.

[2] The plant is federally listed as an endangered species of the United States.

[1] Media related to Gouania hillebrandii at Wikimedia Commons