Native to the mountainous regions of Central and South America, particularly thriving in countries like Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, this plant grows at high altitudes and adapts well to various montane habitats, including cloud forests and paramos. This herbaceous species has a slender, sprawling growth habit, often forming low mats or creeping along the ground, which allows it to root at nodes and spread efficiently across the forest floor. The tiny flowers are pale in color and delicate in structure often overlooked due to their size. Traditionally, it has been used in Andean folk medicine, where it is believed to have certain medicinal properties, including potential diuretic effects.