From the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, this species has a small main stem united with tuberous root to form an underground structure from which the branches grow. Very similar to E. jansenvillensis, the branches are cylindrical, jointed, and spineless. This species, which is dioecious, has yellowish cyathia on long peduncles. We offer rooted cuttings of this species that already have a distinct caudex developed in 4-inch pots.