Moist rocky slopes and near streams on igneous rocks at 900-1900 m altitudes.
Distribution
Endemic to Cyprus, very common in the Troƶdos forest, but occurs in other areas as well: Khionistra, Prodromos, Kryos Potamos, Almyrolivadho, Pashia Livadhi, Papoutsa, Saranti, Lagoudhera, Platania, Kionia.