George, A.S. (19 June 1991), New taxa, combinations and typifications in Verticordia (Myrtaceae: Chamelaucieae). Nuytsia 7(3): 300-301, Fig. 34 (map) APC [tax. nov.]

• Type: near Northampton, Western Australia, c. 28°19'S, 114°38'E, 13 December 1987, R. & B. Wemm s.n. (holo: PERTH; iso: CANB).

• APC Comment: Hybrids between Verticordia chrysostachys var. pallida and V. muelleriana subsp. minor have been recorded (A.S.George, Nuytsia 7:253 (1991))
• APC Dist.: WA

• Etymology: "From the Latin pallidus (pale) in reference to the flower colour which is paler than that of Verticordia chrysostachys var. chrysostachys."

Paczkowska, G. & Chapman, A.R. (2000), The Western Australian Flora, a descriptive catalogue: 406 [secondary reference]

George, E.A. (2002), Verticordia: the turner of hearts: 370, Plate 88b [secondary reference]

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