Latitudinal range: -14.3° to 14.4°

Habitats: tropical/subtropical moist broadleaf forest (4), tropical/subtropical dry broadleaf forest (1)

Found in 5 samples

Ecuador: El Pechiche

Tanzania: Kwa Josh Trail

Thailand: Mosingto, Khao Yai National Park (4 ha plot)

United States: Tutuila (ridge)

See also Hibiscus macrophyllus, Hibiscus tiliaceus