George, A.S. (19 June 1991), New taxa, combinations and typifications in Verticordia (Myrtaceae: Chamelaucieae). Nuytsia 7(3): 285-286, Figs 1I, 32 (map) APC [tax. nov.]

• Type: S of Cockleshell Gully, Western Australia, 30°11'S, 115°07'E, 16 October 1984, A.S.George 16318 & E.A.Berndt (holo: PERTH, iso: CANB,K).

• APC Dist.: WA

• Etymology: "Named from the Greek amphigyos (pointed at both ends), in reference to the boat-shaped pair of bracteoles subtending each flower ..."

Paczkowska, G. & Chapman, A.R. (2000), The Western Australian Flora, a descriptive catalogue: 405 [secondary reference]

George, E.A. (2002), Verticordia: the turner of hearts: 146, Plate 10 [secondary reference]

common name: Pixie Ears [n/a]

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