Somatic embryoid of Saintpaulia ionantha was obtained from the leaf explants thought rapid propagation.Embryonic cells were preliminary induced on MS+BA0.1mg/L+NAA0.1mg/L+2,4-D1.0mg/L for 15 days,and their regeneration could be increased by 5-10 d initial dark culture.Embryoid could be easily induced on MS+BA0.05-1mg/L.Rapid propagation medium was MS+NAA0.1mg/L +BA0.1 mg/L.Roots could be easily induced on 1/2 MS+NAA0.01mg/L.