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Species African Violets

This photo gallery illustrates a few examples of the species or "wild" African violets native to east Africa. Read the captions for the names of the varieties and a brief description.

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Use of Photographs: Please note that these photographs are copyright by either the African Violet Society of Canada and/or its photographers. Individual amateur growers or amateur horticultural societies are welcome to download a copy for their personal enjoyment. Commercial users must obtain permission from the webmaster (violets@avsc.ca) before using these photographs for commercial purposes such as in magazines, catalogues, brochures, or other web sites.

Saintapaulia 'House of Amani' Single, medium lavender-blue blossoms, medium green leaves, usually single-crowned (Not confirmed as a true species)	Saintpaulia shumensis Single pale blue blossom, bright green leaves, small single-crowned plant.	A group of three species: Saintpaulia brevipilosa, S. velutina 'Lite', S. shumenis	Saintpaulia orbicularis Single light mauve to almost white blossom with darker eye, glossy bright green leaves, single or multiple crowns