It is native to the Western Cape in South Africa.

It occurs on sandy (often calcareous) flats, from Ceres in the north, to the Cape Peninsula, and as far east as Mossel Bay.

The species bears several smooth, slender, stiff leaves, that are usually only channeled near the base, and are terete towards the tips.

The slender peduncle terminates in a lax raceme.

The flowers are drooping ('nodding') and pale yellow with broad green central stripes.