George, A.S. (19 June 1991), New taxa, combinations and typifications in Verticordia (Myrtaceae: Chamelaucieae). Nuytsia 7(3): 312, Figs 4A-C, 8A-B, 39 (map) APC [tax. nov.]

• Type: Burma Road, N of Strawberry North East Road, Western Australia, c. 29°10'S, 115°15'E, 28 October 1986, A.S.George 16835 & E.A.George (holo: PERTH, iso: CANB,K,MEL).

• APC Dist.: WA

• Etymology: "From the Latin roseus (rose-pink) and stella (a star), in reference to the flower colour and the similarity of the taxon to Verticordia densiflora var. stelluligera."

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: 222, Plate 31d [secondary reference]

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