Sinningia muscicola

Sinningia muscicola
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Gesneriaceae
Genus: Sinningia
Species: S. muscicola
Binomial name
Sinningia muscicola
Chautems, T.Lopes & M.Peixoto

Sinningia muscicola, also known as Sinningia sp. "Rio das Pedras", is a tuberous member of the flowering plant family Gesneriaceae. The plants produce small, bright lavender flowers. Cultural requirements are similar to African Violets except that S. speciosa generally requires more humid environment.

References

  • Mauro Peixoto, Sergio A. Pereira. "Sinningia muscicola". brazilplants.com. brazilplants.com. Retrieved 2009-02-20. 


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