The specific epithet laevis means "smooth", referring to the leaves.

The inflorescences measure up to 12 cm (5 in) long and bear yellow flowers.

[3] Anisoptera laevis is native to Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra and Borneo.

[1] Anisoptera laevis has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

It is threatened by land conversion for agriculture and by logging for its timber (now illegal).