Terrestrial (Coastal Forest, Disturbed Area / Open Ground). Occurs along seashores and roadsides, as well as in disturbed areas on roadsides, waste places, and especially in pastures but also in plantation crops (coconut, mango) throughout Asia and Oceania. The main habitat is has not too heavy soils with a pronounced dry season, from sea-level up to 1500 m altitude.
Distribution in Singapore
Exotic
Distribution worldwide
Originates from the New World tropics, and at present has a pantropical distribution.