This member of the Amaryllidaceae family was described by Hooker in 1871. It is found in Southern Africa, growing in well-drained soil with some water and little sun. It is from the cooler forest-areas, and it is a ever-green. The onion-like caudex will grow to 7 centimetres in diameter, the leaves reaches for 5 centimetre. The flowers are white, and it takes two to tango.

This is a evergreen plant.