Cyanella is a cormous genus belonging to the Tecophilaeaceae family. They are indigenous to Southern Africa. Of the seven species, five are endemic to the Five of the seven species are found in the Cape Floral Region. Cyanella plants have deep-seated corms and they usually bear a branched inflorescence. The leaves, arranged in a basal rosette, are deciduous. The flowers are orchid-like in appearance and range from blue, mauve, brown, orange, yellow, pink and white. Cyanella species are mostly characteristic of the more arid parts of the winter rainfall region and are pollinated by bees.

Cyanella orchidiformis, commonly known as Dolraap, Raapdol, Raaptol, Tolraap or Wilderaap in Afrikaans, is an edible bulb that grows to 30 cm tall. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs). The flowers are pink with a maroon center and are carnation scented. Cyanella orchidiformis usually has a flattish rosette of rather broad leaves and few-branched inflorescenses. The plant prefers light (sandy) soils. The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It requires moist soil. This bulb thrives in hot areas and is particularly well suited to being used in a rockery. This South African endemic perennial species occurs naturally in the Northern Cape and Western Cape provinces between Steinkopf and Citrusdal.