It is an erect annual plant that grows from 6 to 20 cm tall.

This species generally has 1-13 scapes and cymose inflorescences that are 3–16 cm long.

S. candelabrum is endemic to the northernmost area of the Northern Territory in Australia and much of its range is within a national park and therefore has been evaluated to be neither rare nor threatened.

Its typical habitat is shallow sand associated with sandstone pavements and it appears to prefer areas with higher rainfall.

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