[3][1] The range for Lapeirousia anceps goes from southern Namaqualand to Mossel Bay.

It thrives in low rain, nutrient poor biomes.

[1] It is most commonly found in the months of October and November.

The flowers colors range from white to light pink, and have red markings on the lower tepals.

[1] The long-proboscid fly (Moegistorhynchus longirostris), is a pollinator for the plant, using its long proboscid to get nectar.