Elaeocarpaceae Juss.
Elaeocarpus sedentarius Maynard & Crayn , legitimate, scientific
Maynard, D., Crayn, D., Rossetto, M., Kooyman, R. & Coode, M. (20 August 2008), Elaeocarpus sedentarius sp. nov. (Elaeocarpaceae) - morphometric analysis of a new, rare species from eastern Australia. Australian Systematic Botany 21(3): 196-199, Figs 3, 4 APC [tax. nov.]
  • Type: "Koonyum Range, Mount Jerusalem National Park, D.J. Maynard DJM02, 26/2/04 (holo NSW; iso BRI, K)."
taxonomic synonym: Elaeocarpus sp. Rocky Creek (G.Read AQ 562114) [n/a] taxonomic synonym: Elaeocarpus sp. 2 Minyon [n/a] taxonomic synonym: Elaeocarpus sp. Rocky Creek (Hunter s.n. 16 Sep 1993) [n/a] taxonomic synonym: Elaeocarpus sp. Q1 [n/a] taxonomic synonym: Elaeocarpus sp. Whian Whian (G.Read AQ 562114) [n/a] taxonomic synonym: Elaeocarpus sp. Minyon [n/a]
  • APC Dist.: NSW
  • Etymology: "Genetic studies (Rossetto et al. 2008) indicated that gene flow between the Nightcap and Koonyum population groups, which are separated by less than 5 km, is negligible. The dispersal capability of the species is apparently very low and it is named for this sedentary nature, a striking life-history attribute."