George, A.S. (19 June 1991), New taxa, combinations and typifications in Verticordia (Myrtaceae: Chamelaucieae). Nuytsia 7(3): 314, Fig. 37 (map) APC [tax. nov.]

• Type: near N edge of Murchison House Stn, Western Australia, c. 27°15'S, 114°16'E, 29 October 1986, A.S.George 16846 & E.A.George (holo: PERTH, iso: AD,CANB,K,MEL,NSW,PERTH).

• APC Dist.: WA

• Etymology: "From the Greek syntomos (shortened), in reference to the smaller groups of flowers and the slightly smaller leaves and flowers."

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: 376, Plate 90b [secondary reference]

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