The specific epithet divergens means diverging or separating, referring to the widely spreading posterior petals.

It is an erect annual plant that grows from 7 to 27 cm tall.

Obovate, orbicular, or elliptical leaves, about 2-6 per plant, form a basal rosette.

This species generally has one to six scapes and cymose inflorescences that are 4-24 cm long.

S. divergens is endemic to Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory of Australia.