Krause, K. in Engler, H.G.A. (1912), Goodeniaceae. Das Pflanzenreich IV, 54(277): 86 [tax. nov.]

• Type: "Westaustralische Provinz: Ohne genauen Standort (Drummond n. 185– Herb. Kew, Brit, Museum)."

Carolin, R.C. (12 April 1990), Nomenclatural notes and new taxa in the genus Goodenia (Goodeniaceae). Telopea 3(4): 550 [secondary reference]

• Lectotype: "WESTERN AUSTRALIA: Drummond 185 (K). ISOLECTOTYPES: BM,MEL 23640,P."

Carolin, R.C. in George, A.S. (ed.) (1992), Goodenia. Flora of Australia 35: 249 [taxonomic synonym]

taxonomic synonym of: Goodenia pulchella Benth. legitimate

Council of Heads of Australasian Herbaria (2006), Australian Plant Census: - [taxonomic synonym]

taxonomic synonym of: Goodenia pulchella Benth. legitimate

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