It is found in creek beds, roadside drains and other damp areas in Western Australia, South Australia, the Northern Territory, Queensland and New South Wales. In Western Australia it is found in the Kimberley and Pilbara regions of Western Australia where it grows in sand-loam-clay soils. In New South Wales it is found from around the White Cliffs area to the borders in the north west of the state. It is usually situated in damp areas such as along stream banks growing in sandy to loamy or clay soils.
