Stenocereus humilis is a shrub characterized by irregularly branched shoots, often forming dense thickets.

The shoots are weak and dark green, measuring between 1 and 4 meters in length and reaching a diameter of up to 4 centimeters.

The plant features five to eight needle-like spines that start off brown and later turn whitish, measuring 1 to 2 centimeters in length.

The flowers of Stenocereus humilis are funnel-shaped, greenish-white, and can grow up to 6 centimeters in length.

[2] This species is commonly found in the Cauca department of Colombia, particularly in the valley of the Río Dagua at altitudes between 700 and 1,000 meters.