It is native to Namibia and the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.

[2] It is also known by the names honey bush or white nectarcup, or in Afrikaans as heuningbos and suikerkelk (meaning sugar cup).

Codon royenii is an annual or multi-seasonal herb, reaching up to 1.3 m high.

[3] Codon royenii is found in Namibia and the Northern Cape,[1] from central Namibia to Gordonia through Namaqualand to Loeriesfontein, Biedouw Mountains, and the Tanqua Karoo.

[4] Codon royenii is classified as Least Concern.