Kurzia species are usually erect and dendroid or at least pinnate. The leaves of typically have 3-6 lobes, often with smaller teeth at the sides of the lobes. Many species are erect (some with a dendroid form) and are attached only at the base. The leaves are attached almost transversely, giving the shoot a cylindrical appearance.

A species previously called Telaranea dispar with 2-lobed underleaves on the branches and 3-lobed underleaves on the main stem has been transferred to Kurzia hippuroides.

A key to the Tasmanian species of Kurzia is being developed.