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| Lapeirousia | |
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| A nearly actinomorphic species of Lapeirousia | |
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| Genus: | Lapeirousia |
Lapeirousia is a genus of generally rather small cormous, perennial, Iridaceous plants. They are widely known in horticulture, but not popular except among specialists, because most of them, though attractive and of wide biological interest, are not spectacular. Common names include Painted Petals and Cabong; the former refers to the nectar guides to be found on most species, while the latter derives from a name used by indigenous Khoisan South Africans who gathered the corms for food.