Elatinaceae Dumort.
Bergia auriculata G.J.Leach , legitimate, scientific
Leach, G.J. (20 July 1989), Taxonomic revision of Bergia (Elatinaceae) in Australia. Journal of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens 11(2): 91 APC [tax. nov.]
  • Type: "C.A. Gardner 7828, Nallan, Western Australia, 13.x.1945 (Holo.: PERTH)."
  • APC Dist.: WA
  • Etymology: "The specific epithet refers to the distinctive character of the auricles found at the base of the outer three sepals."
Hopper, S.D., van Leeuwen, S.J., Brown, A.P. & Patrick, S.J. (1990), Western Australia's Endangered Flora: 108, 129 [secondary reference]