George, A.S. (19 June 1991), New taxa, combinations and typifications in Verticordia (Myrtaceae: Chamelaucieae). Nuytsia 7(3): 288, Figs 10E, 33 (map) APC [tax. nov.]

• Type: NW of Perenjori, Western Australia, 29°25'S, 116°16'E, 20 October 1984, A.S.George 16417 & E.A.Berndt (holo: PERTH; iso: CANB,K,MEL).

• APC Dist.: WA

• Etymology: "Named from the Latin auriculatus (auriculate, with ear-like lobes), in reference to the prominent fimbriate basal lobes of the sepals."

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: 350, Plate 81 [secondary reference]

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