George, A.S. (19 June 1991), New taxa, combinations and typifications in Verticordia (Myrtaceae: Chamelaucieae). Nuytsia 7(3): 286-287, Fig. 32 (map) APC [tax. nov.]

• Type: Ludlow, Western Australia, c. 33°37'S, 115°29'E, 8 January 1971, A.S.George 10617 (holo: PERTH; iso: CANB,K).

• APC Dist.: WA

• Etymology: "Names from the Latin attenuatus (narrowed), in reference to the characteristiclly narrowed petals."

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: 328-330, Plate 72 [secondary reference]

Wheeler, J.R., Marchant, N.G. & Lewington, M. (2002), Dicotyledons. Flora of the South West 2: 721 [secondary reference]

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