Cyperaceae Juss.
Cyperus hesperius K.L.Wilson , legitimate, scientific
Wilson, K.L. (27 September 1991), Systematic studies in Cyperus section Pinnati (Cyperaceae). Telopea 4(3): 422-423, Figs 9m-o, 10d APC [tax. nov.]
  • Type: "WESTERN AUSTRALIA: Fortescue: Dales Gorge, Hamersley Range National Park, A.C.Beauglehole 48650 & G.W.Carr 4872, 8 Aug 1974; holo NSW; iso ACB,NT,PERTH."
  • APC Dist.: WA
  • Etymology: The epithet is derived from the Greek hesperios, at eventide or towards the setting sun, and hence by transference western, referring to the species' occurrence only in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Western Australian Herbarium (2011), FloraBase: the Western Australian Flora Version 2.6: - [secondary reference]