George, A.S. (19 June 1991), New taxa, combinations and typifications in Verticordia (Myrtaceae: Chamelaucieae). Nuytsia 7(3): 287, Figs 2F-G, 34 (map) APC [tax. nov.]

• Type: S of Eneabba, Western Australia, 29°54'S, 115°16'E, 9 December 1974, A.S.George 12932 (holo: PERTH; iso: AD,CANB,K,MEL,NSW,PERTH).

• APC Dist.: WA

• Etymology: "From the Latin aureus (golden), in reference to the colour of the flowers."

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: 168, Plate 19 [secondary reference]

common name: Buttercups [n/a]

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