What is "wachendorfia"

Wachendorfia, known as red root, is a genus of cormous perennials endemic to Cape Province in South Africa. It was first described as a genus in 1757.

1. Wachendorfia brachyandra W.F.Barker
2. Wachendorfia multiflora (Klatt) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt
3. Wachendorfia paniculata Burm.
4. Wachendorfia thyrsiflora Burm.