Saintpaulia ionantha is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae, native to Tanzania and Kenya. It is a small, herbaceous perennial that grows to about 6 inches (15 cm) tall and wide. The leaves are dark green, hairy, and heart-shaped, with a slightly scalloped edge. The flowers are 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter, and come in a variety of colors, including blue, purple, pink, and white.