Distributed over a wide area across the southern part of the Western Cape Province, Republic of South Africa, G. brachyphylla is a highly variable, stemless, distichous species with relatively dense inflorescence. The smooth, shiny, and pointed-tipped leaves are distinguishing for this species. This form of G. brachyphylla was distributed under the number Mesa 3269. These plants are rooted offsets in 4-inch pots.