Warnstorf, C. (1893), Hedwigia 32: 7 [tax. nov.]

Warnstorf, C. in Engler, H.G.A. (1911), Das Pflanzenreich 51: 155 [basionym]

basionym of: Sphagnum antarcticum var. macrocephalum (Warnst.) Warnst. legitimate

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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