George, A.S. (19 June 1991), New taxa, combinations and typifications in Verticordia (Myrtaceae: Chamelaucieae). Nuytsia 7(3): 321, Figs 7E-G, 35 (map) APC [tax. nov.]

• Type: E of Yuna, Western Australia, c.28°15'S, 115°16'E, 19 October 1984, A.S.George 16403 & E.A.Berndt (holo: PERTH; iso: CANB,K,MEL).

• APC Dist.: WA

• Etymology: "Named from the Latin formosus (well formed, handsome) in reference to the more compact, showy habit."

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: 400-402, Plate 100b [secondary reference]

common name: Red Morrison [n/a]

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