Myrtaceae Juss.
Astartea montana Rye , legitimate, scientific
Rye, B.L. (28 March 2013), A revision of the south-western Australian genus Astartea (Myrtaceae: Chamelaucieae). Nuytsia 23: 247-249, Figs 3D, F, 9B (map) APC [tax. nov.]
  • Type: Stirling Range Drive, 13.7 km west of Chester Pass Road, Western Australia, 6 December 2002, B.L. Rye 221263 (holo: PERTH 06585787; iso: CANB, K, MEL).
taxonomic synonym: Astartea sp. staminodes (A.Strid 21584) WA Herbarium [n/a] common name: Stirling Range Astartea [n/a]
  • APC Dist.: WA
  • Etymology: "From the Latin montanus (pertaining to mountains), this species being largely restricted to the Stirling Range, which includes the highest peaks of south-western Australia. Astartea montana occurs mainly, but not entirely, at higher altitudes than all other members of the genus."
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. staminodes (A.Strid 21584) WA Herbarium [n/a]