Myrtaceae Juss.
Astartea middletonii Rye , legitimate, scientific
Rye, B.L. (28 March 2013), A revision of the south-western Australian genus Astartea (Myrtaceae: Chamelaucieae). Nuytsia 23: 245-247, Fig. 10B (map) APC [tax. nov.]
  • Type: D'Entrecasteaux National Park, Western Australia [precise locality withheld for conservation reasons], 12 November 1997, E.D. Middleton 78 (holo: PERTH 04575806; iso: CANB, MEL).
taxonomic synonym: Astartea sp. Pingerup Rock (E.D.Middleton 78) WA Herbarium [n/a]
  • APC Dist.: WA
  • Etymology: "This species is named after its discoverer, Ted Middleton, who has surveyed and collected it from throughout its known range."
Parker, C.M. & Biggs, L.J. (1 May 2014), Updates to Western Australia's vascular plant census for 2013. Nuytsia 24: 53 [secondary reference]
taxonomic synonym: Astartea sp. Pingerup Rock (E.D.Middleton 78) WA Herbarium [n/a]