Crystal Meanings and Metaphysical Properties Lore of Ametrine. Ametrine is a natural combination of amethyst and citrine. Ametrine energies are said to stimulate the intellect and rid the aura of negative energy. It is also said to be helpful for releasing negative emotional programming.
The African Violet, Saintpaulia ionantha, is among the most popular of house plants with wholesale sales in 1995 exceeding 25 million dollars. This popularity is due to its ability to thrive under conditions commonly found in most homes, and its usefulness as a specimen plant, center piece, or feature in dish gardens.he African Violet, Saintpaulia ionantha, is among the most popular of house plants with wholesale sales in 1995 exceeding 25 million dollars. This popularity is due to its ability to thrive under conditions commonly found in most homes, and its usefulness as a specimen plant, center piece, or feature in dish gardens.
J. Chen and R. J. Henny. African violets (Saintpaulia ionantha) are consumer favorites and have been enjoyed as flowering houseplants since their introduction into the United States in 1894.They readily adapt to interior conditions and are commonly seen as specimen plants, in dish gardens, and in terrarium plantings.frican violets were discovered in 1892 in eastern Africa by Baron Walter von Saint Paul, and the genus was named Saintpaulia in his honor. Two species, S. ionantha and S. confusa, are parents of most of the hybrids lines available today.