0
Well, African violets in the wild disperse their seeds with the help from birds and certain insects. African violets as a rule do not self polinate because the seed pods are very hard. Hybridizers make a cut or break into the seed some how to get to the powder.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoThe two small yellow sacs in the center of the blossom are called anthers and they are very hard and do not usually open and scatter - disperse the seeds to self polinate although it is possible. The violet in the wild are different though.
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoViolets seeds are very hard and don't very often self pollinate so we need to puncture it with an exacto knife to get to the pollen to pollinate the stigma.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Is an African violet an angiosperm?
Yes, an African violet [Saintpaulia spp] is an angiosperm. It's a flowering plant that produces seeds. Along with gymnosperms, angiosperms represent the division of flowering plants within the plant kingdom. But angiosperms differ from gymnosperms by having such characteristics as flowering and fruiting with seeds.
What do African violets look like?
The root system of an African violet Houseplant are fine, tan colored. Wild violets that grow outside have a little different root system, are a little thicker and hardier for outside weather conditions.
How many leaves does a dogtooth violet?
These are not related to the African violet family, they are in the lily family.
What is the significance of an African violet?
It's a symbol of sweetness and appreciation.
Does African violet reproduce by root cutting?
African violets are propogated by leaf cuttings.
How the African tulip seeds disperse?
By water
How does a buttercup disperse it's seeds?
Buttercups disperse their seeds with... bees
How are the African violet seeds and the coconut palm seeds similar?
I have not found any information to say they are similar yet.
How do plants disperse their seeds?
it disperse their seeds in 4 ways.it shoots out its seeds to a far placeanimals eat the seeds and pass it outit disperse by airit disperse by water
How does cockle burr disperse seeds?
they cant disperse
How do you marigold seeds disperse?
they disperse by wind as the wind flows it takes away the seeds which are connected with the petals
Why do seeds disperse?
The seeds have more of a chance of surviving if they spread/disperse.
What seeds do insects disperse?
The seeds of fear.
Why do seeds disperse from a new plant?
Seeds disperse from plants as a way of propogating to colonize a greater area.
How do marigold seeds disperse?
they disperse by wind as the wind flows it takes away the seeds which are connected with the petals
How does ping pong disperse its seeds?
It disperse by splitting then wind
How do the seeds of an Angsana trees disperse their seeds?
Wind.
