Kniphofia (Red hot poker, Torch lily, Poker plant) is a genus of plants in the family Asphodelaceae that includes 70 or more species native to Africa. Some species have been commercially used for horticultural use and are commonly known for their bright, rocket-shaped flowers. These plants produce spikes of brightly-coloured, hanging, red-to-orange flowers. This gives names such as “torch” and “red hot poker” to many of them.

Kniphofia tabularis, commonly known as Mountain Poker, is a South African endemic species found in the Western Cape province. It is found growing amongst fynbos on the Hottentots Hollands Mountains and flowers profusely, usually after fire, during summer. It is suitable for clay soil and will attract sunbirds and honeybees to the garden.