Polygalaceae Hoffmanns. & Link
Polygala validiflora R.A.Kerrigan , legitimate, scientific
Kerrigan, R.A. (30 April 2012), A treatment for Polygala of northern Australia. Australian Systematic Botany 25(2): 131-132, 133, Fig. 10H (map) APC [tax. nov.]
  • Type: 250m NE along Green Ant Ck towards East Springs, off Adelaide River Scenic Hwy, 02.ii.2004, R.A. Kerrigan 726 & R.K. Harwood; holo: DNA 161694!; iso: BRI, CANB, L, PERTH.
taxonomic synonym: Polygala sp. Tipperary (C.S.Robinson 297) NT Herbarium [n/a]
  • APC Dist.: NT
  • Etymology: "Latin validus- (robust) and -flos (flower), referring to the large alae."