It is similar to other hammer orchids in that it is pollinated by a single species of male thynnid wasp using sexual deception.

The orchid's labellum is similar in shape and scent to a specific species of flightless female thynnid wasp.

Late hammer orchid is similar to others in the genus in that it has a single, ground hugging leaf and an underground tuber.

In this case, the leaf is heart shaped, about 20 millimetres (0.8 in) in diameter, dull blue-grey in colour with darker green lines and distinct veins visible on the upper surface.

[2][6][7] The Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife classifies the species as "threatened"[7] meaning that it is considered likely to become extinct, or rare and in need of special protection.