Monotoca scoparia, commonly known as prickly broom heath, is a widespread native species across south-eastern Australia.

[3] Monotoca scoparia occurs on well-drained sandy and rocky soils from sea-level to montane elevations in full sun to semi-shade.

[8] These two species also differ in habitat, where Monotoca submutica is widespread across southern and western Tasmania growing in subalpine forest and wet sclerophyll rainforest.

[9] Monotoca scoparia and other heath species such as Epacris impressa, Leptospermum trinerivium, xanthorrhoea sp.

and a variety of legumes make up the preferred diet on the Smoky mouse (Pseudomys fumeus) in New South Wales.

Best results for the prickly shrub occur when established in gardens, located in well drained positions with full sun to semi-shade.