Chloroform is a Saintpaulia shumensis, commonly called Shume African violet.
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About this plant
Common name
Shume African violet
Scientific name
Saintpaulia shumensis
Sun
Bright indirect light; shade from direct sun
Water
Keep evenly moist; avoid waterlogged soil and cold water
Soil
Light, humus-rich, well-drained potting mix
Nickname
Chloroform
Fun facts
- Its epithet comes from the Shume (Shume Magamba) forest area of the West Usambara Mountains, its only known wild home.
- Like its relatives, it is now classified taxonomically within Streptocarpus section Saintpaulia.
- It is valued in hybridizing for passing on a compact, freely flowering, trailing habit.
- The species is considered threatened in the wild because its tiny native range is vulnerable to deforestation.
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