Bentham, G. (1870), Flora Australiensis 5: 168, 177 [primary reference]

• Type: (not designated).

• Comment: Base name for ATRIPLEX sect. SPONGIOSA Ulbrich.

Ulbrich, E. in Engler, H.G.A. & Prantl, K.A.E. (1934), Chenopodiaceae. Die Naturlichen Pflanzenfamilien Edn. 2, 16c: 515 [taxonomic synonym]

taxonomic synonym of: Atriplex sect. Spongiosa Ulbr. legitimate

Wilson, Paul G. in George, A.S. (ed.) (1984), Chenopodiaceae. Flora of Australia 4: 94 [secondary reference]

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