Mitten, W. (1860), Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society, Botany 4: 100 [tax. nov.]

Warnstorf, C. in Engler, H.G.A. (1911), Das Pflanzenreich 51: 153 [secondary reference]

taxonomic synonym: Sphagnum falcirameum Müll.Hal. nom. inval., pro syn.

Seppelt, R.D. in McCarthy, P.M. (ed.) (2006), Sphagnaceae. Flora of Australia 51: 96 [taxonomic synonym]

taxonomic synonym of: Sphagnum australe Mitt. legitimate

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