Ecology: Submontane forest; on soil. Elevation: 500-600 m. Distribution: West Indies, Venezuela.
Ecología: Bosque submontano; sobre suelo. Elevación: 500-600 m. Distribución: Indias Occidentales y Venezuela.
Variety exaltatus differs from the typical variety by the larger, dark green plants to 15 cm, longer leaves (to 15 mm) that are erect patent, not tortusoe