This species has a fleshy, prostrate, heart-shaped-to-rounded leaf (60mm x 80mm).

Its leaf resembles that of Eriospermum zeyheri, which has a different distribution range, occurring in the southern Karoo between Barrydale and Grahamstown.

It has a short peduncle, compact inflorescence and fragrant, star-like white flowers that appear on the short, conical raceme in February to March.

[1] It is a winter rainfall species, endemic to South Africa.

It occurs in Renosterveld and Succulent Karoo vegetation.