Rubiaceae Juss.
Galium spathulatum I.Thomps. , legitimate, scientific
Thompson, I.R. (5 January 2009), A revision of Asperula and Galium (Rubiaceae: Rubiaceae) in Australia. Muelleria 27(1): 75, Figs 2d-i, 9 BHL APC [tax. nov.]
  • Type: Queensland. West of Beta Creek, Eungella National Park, A.R.Bean 4488, 27 May 1992; holo: BRI.
  • APC Dist.: Qld
  • Etymology: The epithet refers to the shape of the leaves (from L: spathulatus, spatula-shaped).