Perennial, dwarf shrublet, up to 0.2 m high; roots tuberous, stems erect becoming procumbent. Leaves subcylindrical, bladder cells domed, apex with diadem radiating, cup-cells black, bristles. Flowers solitary, bright purple. Capsules not known.
A succulent that forms mats. The roots are fleshy. The leaves are 1 cm across. The flowers are red and 3 cm across.