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): 444-445, Fig. 1 (map) [tax. nov.]

• Type: Queensland, Joshua Spring, Doongmabulla, NW of Clemont, spring fed wetland, 1.ix.2004, R.J. Fensham 5096. 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 APC [secondary reference]

taxonomic synonym: Eriocaulon carsonii subsp. euloense R.J.Davies legitimate

• APC Dist.: Qld

Leach, G.J. (13 September 2017), A revision of Australian Eriocaulon (Eriocaulaceae). Telopea 20: 220, Figs 3g-h, 11.8 (map) [secondary reference]

• Etymology: "The subspecific epithet is derived from the Latin meaning “east” and refers to the distribution of the subspecies on springs near the eastern edge of the Great Artesian Basin."

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