Glumicalyx consists of six species found in the Drakensberg and mountains of Lesotho, southern Africa. They are perennial shrublets or herbs with tubular flowers held usually in nodding heads. The flower colour ranges from light cream to orange and red, with the petals being darker-coloured than the tube.

Glumicalyx flanaganii commonly known as Flanagan’s Gooseneck Flower is a 60cm tall perennial with hairy leaves & creamy flowers that are bright orange inside. It flowers during summer and is naturally found growing in rocky stream gullies & damp areas. It is synonymously known as Zaluzianskya flanaganii.