George, A.S. (19 June 1991), New taxa, combinations and typifications in Verticordia (Myrtaceae: Chamelaucieae). Nuytsia 7(3): 317, Fig. 40 (map) APC [tax. nov.]

• Type: S of Perenjori, Western Australia, 29°43'S, 116°26'E, 20 October 1984, A.S.George 16418 & E.A.Berndt (holo: PERTH, iso; CANB,K,MEL).

• APC Dist.: WA

• Etymology: "The Latin epithet (compactus, compact, dense) refers to the habit of the mature plant."

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: 128, Plate 4c [secondary reference]

common name: Yellow Cauliflower [n/a]

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