Saintpaulia shumensis ( African Violet )
These compact , rosetted , evergreen perennials , grown as indoor plants , can be foxy and may postulate some special attention . Ovate to attack leaves ( to 1 1/2″ ) are short stemmed , occasionally vary , slightly toothed , medium green , underside often has crimson veins . Blooms are delicate and seem quite fragile . Flowers in cyme , very faint blue with coloured purple eyes , to 1″ wide , with short , prominent , bright yellow stamen ....