George, A.S. (19 June 1991), New taxa, combinations and typifications in Verticordia (Myrtaceae: Chamelaucieae). Nuytsia 7(3): 317-318, Fig. 39 (map) APC [tax. nov.]

• Type: WSW of Carnamah, Western Australia, 29°48'S, 115°43'E, 17 October 1984, A.S.George 16351 & E.A.Berndt (holo; PERTH, iso: CANB,K,MEL).

• APC Dist.: WA

• Etymology: "Named from the Latin manus (hand) with the diminutive suffix -iculus, in reference to the appearance of the petals."

Paczkowska, G. & Chapman, A.R. (2000), The Western Australian Flora, a descriptive catalogue: 407 [secondary reference]

George, E.A. (2002), Verticordia: the turner of hearts: 132, Plate 4e [secondary reference]

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