Kibatalia arborea grows as a tree up to 45 metres (150 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 100 centimetres (40 in). The bark is grey, grey-brown, dark brown or black. Inflorescences bear up to two flowers. The flowers feature a white or creamy corolla. The plant is found in lowland forests from sea-level to 500 metres (1,600 ft) altitude. Local medicinal uses include as a treatment for internal parasites. K. arborea is found in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines.