Myrtaceae Juss.
Homoranthus vagans L.M.Copel. , legitimate, scientific
Copeland, L.M., Craven, L.A. & Bruhl, J.J. (21 December 2011), A taxonomic review of Homoranthus (Myrtaceae: Chamelaucieae). Australian Systematic Botany 24(6): 360-361, Figs 4A, B, 7 (map) APC [tax. nov.]
  • Type: Queensland: Darling Downs District: N of Bringalily State Forest, c. 16 km due NNW of Inglewood, 28 17'S, 151 00'E, L.M. Copeland 3165, 24 Sep. 2001 (holo: CANB; iso: BRI, K, MEL, MO, NE, NSW).
taxonomic synonym: Homoranthus sp. Badgery Holding [Inglewood] (P.I.Forster 11633) L.M.Copel. [n/a]
  • APC Dist.: Qld
  • Etymology: "The specific epithet is from the Latin (vagans, wandering), in reference to the growth habit of this species. Young branchlets of H. vagans effectively wander over the ground and root at the nodes, forming a loose mat."