Eriosema kraussianum is an erect, fairly small, perennial herb, forming clumps, about 150 mm tall, with unbranched stems covered in characteristic, silvery silky hairs. Leaves are shortly stalked. Leaflets are evergreen, about 30 × 7 mm, conspicuously veined. Inflorescences are about 35 mm tall, in a terminal raceme. Flower are pale yellow, creamy white  about 7 mm in long. Fruit is a flattish pod, ± 15 × 8 mm, hairy.  Flowering time is from September to November.