Hybanthus stellarioides is an annual herb to 30 cm (12 in) high, with scattered, sparse hairs on the stem.

The leaves are discolorous, recurved and can be entire or toothed.

[1] Flowers are solitary with petals orange or yellow in colour.

The upper and lateral petals are linear-oblong 3–5 mm (0.12–0.20 in) long.

[4] Hybanthus stellarioides is found in sandy areas in eucalypt dominated communities.