Saintpaulia, commonly known as the African Violet, is a genus of the family Gesneriaceae. Native to Tanzania, this flower was named after Tanga province district commissioner Baron Walter von Saint Paul-Illaire, who discovered the plant in Tanganyika (now Tanzania) in Africa in 1892.
There are 6 species of the Saintpaulia, ranging in size from 6-15cm tall and 6-30cm wide. The leaves of the plant are a rounded oval shape, of a fleshly texture, and finely haired. The flower consists of 5-lobed velvety petals. They grow in clusters of 3 to 10 and are usually of the color violet, purple, pale blue, or white.
Fascinatingly, the African Violet can be easily reproduced. So, if you are interested in propagating this beautiful plant, check out the clip below.
The African Violet is also the official flower of my sorority, that is, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
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