Saintpaulia (The African Violet)
Saintpaulias are the flagship plants of the Eastern Arc Mountains and coastal forests of Tanzania and Kenya. They are very common ornamental plants on the windowsills of the northern countries, but rare and endangered in their natural environment. Saintpaulias are found also in the forests of Magoroto and Mlinga and the project works to conserve the localities together with the forest-adjacent communities.
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Read how the endangered Saintpaulias began their journey to the world's windowsills over 100 years ago and how they live in the vanishing East African forests. |
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Growing Saintpaulias is an interesting hobby! Help Saintpaulia conservation by purchasing Saintpaulia leaf cuttings! Income from the leaf sale is used for conservation of Saintpaulias' habitats in Magoroto and Mlinga. |
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Popular and scientific literature and web links on Saintpaulia. |
