Kunth, K.S. in Humboldt, F.W.H.A. von, Bonpland, A.J.A. & Kunth, K.S. (1823), Nova Genera et Species Plantarum Edn. Quarto, 6(25): 90 [tax. nov.]

• Type: "Crescit in Regno Mexicano."

Bailey, F.M. (1888), A Synopsis of the Queensland Flora Suppl. 2: 28 [secondary reference]

Bailey, F.M. (1913), Comprehensive Catalogue of Queensland Plants: 215 [secondary reference]

taxonomic synonym: Oenothera salicifolia Desf. ex Lehm. legitimate

Thompson, J. in George, A.S. (ed.) (1990), Onagraceae. Flora of Australia 18: 225 [secondary reference]

• Text: "Recorded by F.M. Bailey, Syn. Queensland Fl. Suppl. 2: 28 (1888) but not naturalised. Name probably misapplied."

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