Latitudinal range: 0.6° to 27.5°

Habitats: tropical/subtropical moist broadleaf forest (11), tropical/subtropical dry broadleaf forest (1)

Found in 12 samples

Brunei: Kuala Belalong

India: Uppangala, Varagalaira, Namdapha National Park (UD), Kalakad National Park (UD), Kalakad National Park (SF), Kalakad National Park (FD), Charmady

Indonesia: Aek Nangali

Malaysia: Jambu Bongkok Forest Reserve, Telaga Tujuh, Timbah Virgin Jungle Reserve

See also Mesua beccariana, Mesua coriacea, Mesua ferrea, Mesua macrantha, Mesua sp. Wong 648