George, A.S. (19 June 1991), New taxa, combinations and typifications in Verticordia (Myrtaceae: Chamelaucieae). Nuytsia 7(3): 301, Figs 1A-B, 32 (map) APC [tax. nov.]

• Type: E of Noble Falls, Perth-Toodyay road, Western Australia, 31°19'S, 116°19'E, 25 October 1986, A.S.George 16830 & E.A.George (holo: PERTH; iso: CANB,K, MEL).

• APC Dist.: WA

• Etymology: "From the Latin citreus (yellow, lemon-coloured), with the diminutive suffix -ella, in reference to the flowers which are the smallest of the taxa in sect. Chrysoma."

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: 120, Plate 2 [secondary reference]

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