Stem 25-30 cm, simple or 1 branched. Leaves to 25 cm long. Spike loose, horizontal, with 5-12 flowers; spring. Perianth funnel-shaped; tube 10-20 cm long, yellow; segments 22-30 mm long, red to pale orange, the lower 3 smaller with sharp raised yellow calli. Stamens arched above style.

Cape Province, Natal.

Source: Cooke, D. (2005). Iridaceae. In: Spencer, R.. Horticultural Flora of South-eastern Australia. Volume 5. Flowering plants. Monocotyledons. The identification of garden and cultivated plants. University of New South Wales Press.