Polygalaceae Hoffmanns. & Link
Polygala canaliculata R.A.Kerrigan , legitimate, scientific
Kerrigan, R.A. (30 April 2012), A treatment for Polygala of northern Australia. Australian Systematic Botany 25(2): 101-102, Fig. 3F, 7D (map) [tax. nov.]
  • Type: Kimberley, 142.6 km E from Kalumburu turnoff on Gibb River Rd, 16.v.2006, R.A. Kerrigan 1131; holo: DNA 176690!; iso: BRI, CANB, K, L, MEL, NT, PERTH.
  • Etymology: "Latin canaliculatus (grooved), referring to the shallow groove at the top of the style."
Biggs, L.J. & Parker, C.M. (21 November 2013), Updates to Western Australia's vascular plant census for 2012. Nuytsia 23: 518 APC [secondary reference]
taxonomic synonym: Polygala sp. Grooved (R.A.Kerrigan 1131) NT Herbarium [n/a]
  • APC Dist.: WA