Lapeirousia is a genus with about 40 species in the Iridaceae family that is found across sub-Saharan Africa from Nigeria and Ethiopia to the southwestern Cape. Leaves are flat and curved to narrow and pleated.

Lapeirousia exilis, commonly known as Spiral Kabong, is a South African endemic species found in the Northern Cape province. Growing to no more than 10cm tall, it produces light violet to white flowers, sometimes with purple nectar guides. These appear from late winter to early spring.