The tree typically grows to a height of 6 to 12 m (20 to 39 ft)[3] with an open canopy and a reasonable straight trunk.

In 1987 it was reclassified as Racosperma rothii by Leslie Pedley then transferred back to genus Acacia in 2001.

[3] The range of the plant is mostly in far north Queensland where it is commonly situated on almost level and gently undulating plains as well as low hills with elevations up to 800 m (2,600 ft).

It is usually found growing in lateritic red earth sandy or loamy soils as a part of Eucalyptus woodland communities.

[1] The range of the plant extends from the northern tip of the Cape York Peninsula down to the Palmer River in the south.