Myrtaceae Juss.
Homoranthus elusus 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): 366-367, Figs 4G, H, 6 (map) APC [tax. nov.]
  • Type: New South Wales: Northern Tablelands: Bluff Rock, 13 km S of Tenterfield, 29 10'S, 152 00'E, G.W. Roberts s.n. (NSW456508), 29 July 1992 (holo: NSW; iso: NE).
taxonomic synonym: Homoranthus sp. Bluff Rock (G.W.Roberts s.n. NSW 456508) L.M.Copel. [n/a]
  • APC Dist.: NSW
  • Etymology: "The specific epithet is derived from the Latin (eludo, avoid, evade, elusive, frustrate, baffle) and refers to the elusive nature of this species. Attempts by the authors to relocate H. elusus in the wild have so far met with failure."