Bean, A.R. (1 December 2011), A taxonomic revision of Pterocaulon section Monenteles (Labill.) Kuntze (Asteraceae: Inuleae-Plucheinae). Austrobaileya 8(3): 325-327, Figs 20I-M, 22, Map 4 APC [tax. nov.]

• Type: Australia: Western Australia. McLarty Hills, Great Sandy Desert, 5 August 1977, A.S.George 14628 (holo: PERTH; iso: CANB).

• APC Dist.: WA

• Etymology: "Derived from the Greek word xenos meaning 'stranger, foreigner' and the suffix -icus 'belonging to'. This alludes to the specimens of this species found in amongst collections of Pterocaulon sphacelatum, and looking like 'strangers'."

Biggs, L.J. & Parker, C.M. (21 November 2013), Updates to Western Australia's vascular plant census for 2012. Nuytsia 23: 506 [secondary reference]

Bean, A.R. in Wilson, A.J.G. (ed.) (2015), Pterocaulon. Flora of Australia 37: 399, map [secondary reference]

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