Davies, R.J.-P., Craigie, A.I., Mackay, D.A., Whalen, M.A., Cheong, J.P.-E. & Leach, G.J. (8 November 2007), Resolution of the taxonomy of Eriocaulon (Eriocaulaceae) taxa endemic to Australian mound springs, using morphometrics and AFLP markers. Australian Systematic Botany 20(5): 443-444, Fig. 1 (map) [tax. nov.]

• Type: Queensland, Yowah Creek, Bundoona, ~40 km NW of Eulo, artesian spring wetland, 21.ii.1999, R.J. Fensham 3687. Holo: BRI.

• APC Dist.: Qld

Bostock, P.D. & Holland, A.E. (August 2017), Appendix A: New names and name and status changes 2016 census to 2017 census. Introduction to the Census of the Queensland Flora 2017: 21 [taxonomic synonym]

taxonomic synonym of: Eriocaulon carsonii subsp. orientale R.J.Davies legitimate

Leach, G.J. (13 September 2017), A revision of Australian Eriocaulon (Eriocaulaceae). Telopea 20: 219, Figs 3e-f, 11.7 [secondary reference]

• Etymology: "This subspecies is named after the spring super-group to which it is endemic."

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