Lapeirousia pyramidalis


Lapeirousia pyramidalis is a species of geophyte in the genus Lapeirousia. It is endemic to the Cape Provinces of South Africa. It is also known as the pyramid kabong.

Distribution

Lapeirousia pyramidalis subsp. pyramidalis is found in the Northern Cape and Western Cape. Lapeirousia pyramidalis subsp. regalis is found in a small area in the Western Cape.

Subspecies

There are 2 infraspecific named subspecies of pyramidalis:Lapeirousia pyramidalis subsp. pyramidalis Goldblatt - known as the pale pyramid kabongLapeirousia pyramidalis subsp. regalis Goldblatt & J.C.Manning - known as the '''purple pyramid kabong'''

Conservation status

Lapeirousia pyramidalis is classified as Least Concern.