The species is found in Sulawesi, Indonesia with an extent of occurrence (EOO) of 386,206 km². The species is found in numerous localities. There is some risk due to land use changes and habitat conversion. However, given the range of the species it is assessed as Least Concern.

Based on herbarium records the species is endemic to Indonesia occurring in Sulawesi. Specifically this species is found in Talaud Island Regency, Sangihe Island Regency,  (North Sulawesi), Banggai Islands Regency (Central Sulawesi), Wawonii Island (South East Sulawesi), and South Sulawesi, Indonesia; with an extent of occurrence (EOO) of  386,206 km². 

There is no information on population size of the species. Declines in area of occupancy, EOO, locations and habitat quality leads to the likelihood that the population is also in decline.

This is a small tree. Based on herbarium specimens, this species is found in primary and secondary forest and the edges of forest. It is found at 0-850 m asl.

The main threats are from habitat conversion into plantations (fruit, fruit mix, oil palm, rubber, wood fibre/timber) and settlements.

There is no use or trade information for this species.

This species is found in protected areas in Sulawesi such as Bantimurung Bulusaraung National Park, and Faruhumpenai Nature Reserve which can provide refugia for this species.