Polygalaceae Hoffmanns. & Link
Polygala coralliformis R.A.Kerrigan
, legitimate, scientific
[Kerrigan, R.A. (30 April 2012), A treatment for Polygala of northern Australia. Australian Systematic Botany 25(2)]:
102-103, 133, Fig. 7F (map)
APC
[tax. nov.]
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Type:
N of Wildman River Ranger Station, 13.iii.2001, R.K. Harwood 1032; holo: DNA 145411!; iso: BRI, CANB, PERTH.
taxonomic synonym:
Polygala sp. Top End (L.A.Craven 5464) NT Herbarium
[n/a]
taxonomic synonym:
Polygala sp. Kakadu (R.Collins 205)
[n/a]
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Etymology:
"Latin coralliformis (coral-like in form), referring to the irregularly-lobed keel appendages, with some lobes broader than others, reminiscent of staghorn corals."