Myrtaceae Juss.
Astartea astarteoides (Benth.) Rye , legitimate, scientific
Rye, B.L. (16 December 2006), New combinations and lectotypifications for the south-western Australian genus Astartea (Myrtaceae). Nuytsia 16(1): 153-154 APC [comb. nov.]
nomenclatural synonym: Baeckea astarteoides Benth. legitimate
  • APC Dist.: WA
Rye, B.L. (28 March 2013), A revision of the south-western Australian genus Astartea (Myrtaceae: Chamelaucieae). Nuytsia 23: 225-226, Fig. 7B (map) [secondary reference]
nomenclatural synonym: Baeckea astarteoides Benth. legitimate
  • Etymology: "From the genus Astartea and Latin ending -oides (like), referring to the Astartea-like appearance of this species, which was previously considered to belong in the genus Baeckea.