This interesting species is a relatively new introduction, found in the vicinity of Rio das Pedras, in Brazil, hence the original temporary descriptive name. It is one of the small group of micro-miniature Sinningias, along with S. pusilla, S. concinna and their forms and hybrids. Its leaves are somewhat larger than others in the micro-miniature group, and it is sometimes classified as a miniature.
Note the patterned and scalloped leaves, unlike those of concinna or pusilla. Overall, S. muscicola is somewhat larger than the other micro-minis. It has been crossed with with several other species and hybrids, and is proving to be a useful species in the quest for ever more interesting hybrids.
Additional photos can be seen in a slideshow by clicking one of the links below:
- A colony of plants growing in moss
- A plant exhibited at the 2024 convention show of the Gesneriad Society
- A plant growing in a tiny bonsai pot
- A close-up of a flower
- A show plant, exhibited at the 2006 convention of the Gesneriad Society; the flowers are a bit over-exposed
- A hybrid, muscicola x ‘Snowflake’
