Streptocarpus ionanthus (
synonymSaintpaulia ionantha) is a
species of Streptocarpus in the section Saintpaulia, commonly known as an African violet. It is native to eastern and southwestern
Tanzania.[2]
Infraspecific taxa
As of March 2020[update], Plants of the World Online accepted the following subspecies and varieties. Many have previously been treated as separate species in the no longer recognized genus Saintpaulia.[2]
Streptocarpus ionanthus var. diplotrichus (B.L.Burtt) Christenh. (syn. Saintpaulia diplotricha)