Dubautia latifolia is a diffusely branched woody vine in the Asteraceae (sunflower) family with stems up to 8 m (28 ft) long and occasionally up to 7 cm (3 in) in diameter near the base. The paired egg- to oval-shaped leaves are 8 to 17 cm (3 to 7 in) long and 2.5 to 7 cm (1 to 3 in) wide. The leaves are conspicuously net-veined, with the smaller veins outlining nearly square areas. The distinct petioles are 5 mm (0.2 in) long. The inflorescences comprise a large aggregation of very small yellow-flowered heads. The fruits are dry seeds, usually about 5 mm (0.2 in) long.