Disperis stenoplectron is a terrestrial orchid, a stout herb reaching heights between 15 cm and 30 cm.
The species distribution lies from the Eastern Cape northwards to Mpumalanga and also Lesotho.
The habitat is montane grassland at elevations from 1700 m to 2200 m. The species is not considered to be threatened in its habitat early in the twenty first century (Pooley, 1998; www.redlist.sanbi.org).