Sinningia muscicola
Appearance
Sinningia muscicola | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Lamiales |
Family: | Gesneriaceae |
Genus: | Sinningia |
Species: | S. muscicola
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Binomial name | |
Sinningia muscicola Chautems, T.Lopes & M.Peixoto
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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.
- Myhr R. "Sinningia sp. "Rio das Pedras"". Myhr R. gesneriads.ca.