The specific epithet faguetioides refers to its similarity to Richetia faguetiana.

The inflorescences measure up to 15 cm (6 in) long and bear up to seven cream flowers.

Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests, at elevations to 700 m (2,300 ft).

[1][3] Richetia faguetioides has been assessed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List.

The species is found in some protected areas in Malaysian Borneo.