Rechinger, K.H. (24 October 1984), Rumex (Polygonaceae) in Australia: a reconsideration. Nuytsia 5(1): 101-102, Figs 2F, 7B, 12A (map) APC [tax. nov.]

• Type: "500 m W of road 12 km N of Rankins Springs towards Naradhan, 36°46′S, 146°20′E, 290 m alt., New South Wales, Western Plains. 19 Nov. 1975. M.D. Crisp 1630 (holo: CBG)."

• APC Dist.: Qld, NSW, Vic

• Etymology: "The specific epithet is derived from the Greek words stenos (narrow) and glossa (tongue), referring to the shape of the tip of the valves."

Wilson, K.L. in Harden, G.J. (ed.) (1990), Polygonaceae. Flora of New South Wales 1: 291 [secondary reference]

Walsh, N.G. in Walsh, N.G. & Entwisle, T.J. (ed.) (1996), Polygonaceae. Flora of Victoria 3: 290-291, Fig. 57g [secondary reference]

Wilson, K.L. in Harden, G.J. (ed.) (2000), Polygonaceae. Flora of New South Wales Revised Edition 1: 291 [secondary reference]

National Herbarium of New South Wales (2009), PlantNET Flora of New South Wales Online: - [secondary reference]

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