Leach, G.J. (20 July 1989), Taxonomic revision of Bergia (Elatinaceae) in Australia. Journal of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens 11(2): 83-85 Fig. 2 C, Map 3 [tax. nov.]

• Type: "B.G. Thomson 887, 15 km S Tennant Creek, 23.x.1985 (Holo.: NT, iso.: CANB, BRI, MEL)."

taxonomic synonym: Bergia perennis form B legitimate

• Etymology: "The specific epithet acknowledges the botanical efforts of Tom Henshall over many years; well known for his collections of, and enthusiasm for, the Australian arid zone flora and in particular his attention to collecting Northern Territory bergias."

Wheeler, J.R. in Wheeler, J.R. (ed.) (1992), Elatinaceae. Flora of the Kimberley Region: 156, Fig. 42B [secondary reference]

Council of Heads of Australasian Herbaria (2007), Australian Plant Census: - APC [secondary reference]

taxonomic synonym: Bergia perennis form B legitimate

• APC Dist.: WA, NT

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