Tasmannia purpurascens, known as the broad-leaved pepperbush or purple pepperbush is a shrub only growing in the Barrington Tops and Ben Halls Gap region of Australia. Despite being considered rare, it is locally abundant in a restricted sub alpine habitat. Occurring at an altitude of 1300 to 1550 metres with a high rainfall. Frost or snow can occur at least as early as Easter. The habitat is eucalyptus woodland, often in the ecotone in association with the Antarctic Beech.