Liparia splendens (locally called orange nodding-head or mountain dahlia; “Skaamblom” (Shy flower) in Afrikaans) is a flowering fynbos shrub of the Fabaceae (legume) family, that occurs in the South-western Cape of South Africa.

In spite of its common name, this plant is in fact unrelated to Dahlia, and is part of the legume family.

The plant can survive the frequent fynbos fires as it has a large, strong underground root-stock from which it resprouts.

However it can be challenging to grow in cultivation unless its needs are met, which are moderate temperatures and humidity, and well-draining soil.

[3] Classed as Vulnerable on the IUCN global Red List, this plant is found in mountain and lowland fynbos in the Western Cape, South Africa.