George, A.S. (19 June 1991), New taxa, combinations and typifications in Verticordia (Myrtaceae: Chamelaucieae). Nuytsia 7(3): 295, 297, Figs 7A-B, 16, 37 (map) APC [tax. nov.]

• Type: Bunney Road S of Tomkins Road, N of Eneabba, Western Australia, 29°31'S, 115°27'E, 30 October 1985, A.S.George 16566 & E.A.George (holo: PERTH; iso: CANB,K,MEL).

• APC Dist.: WA

• Etymology: "The specific epithet refers to the nearly ciliate leaf margins resembling a millipede or small centipede.

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: 348, Plate 80 [secondary reference]

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