It is a rhizomatous herb, that is, the stem grows horizontally underground and only the leaves appear above ground.

The flowers have three white or cream petals and a labellum up to 6 cm (2.4 in) long.

It occurs from Kutini-Payamu National Park in the northern part of Cape York, south to about Mission Beach.

[4][5] This species is listed as least concern under the Queensland Government's Nature Conservation Act.

[1] As of December 2024[update], it has not been assessed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.