Terrestrial (Primary Rainforest, Secondary Rainforest, Freshwater Swamp Forest, Grassland / Savannah/ Scrubland, Disturbed Area / Open Ground). It grows along forest margins, in open countries, villages, and waste places, up to 900 m altitude.
Distribution in Singapore
Nee Soon Swamp Forest, Pulau Tekong, and in the vicinity of Old Upper Thomson Road and Seletar Reservoir.
Distribution worldwide
India to Myanmar, Indochina, Thailand, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Borneo, and Java