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First time seeing this type of rain lily flower

https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/2/5/2570

(Zephyranthes citrina)

Update - Apparently they looked similar but the observation is a different species after some discussion over here

• The graceful spurge is a small, herbaceous plant that is native to Central and South America, but has been introduced to many other parts of the world.
• The plant typically grows to be about 30-60 cm tall and has narrow, lance-shaped leaves that are arranged in pairs along the stem.
• The graceful spurge produces small, yellow flowers that are surrounded by showy, leaf-like bracts.
• The plant is also known by many other common names, including smallflowered euphorbia and madagascar spurge.
• The graceful spurge is often cultivated as an ornamental plant, as it is easy to grow and produces attractive flowers and foliage.
• The plant is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including skin conditions and digestive disorders.
• Despite its many uses, the graceful spurge is considered to be a toxic plant, as it produces a milky sap that can cause skin irritation and other health problems if ingested or touched.
• The plant is also known for its many uses in traditional culture, including as a source of latex, fuel, and insecticide.
• The graceful spurge is an important food source for a variety of wildlife, including butterflies and bees, but should not be consumed by humans or domestic animals.
• The plant is considered to be an invasive species in some parts of the world, as it can quickly colonize disturbed areas and outcompete native plant species.

D. tortuosum? Iridescent-ish
“This species is characteristic in having long, ascending to spreading pedicels in fruit. The articles are distinctively twisted alternately along the margins when young.”
-MotFPoH by Wagner, Herbst, and Sohmer
Can see the twist in image 4