Argophyllaceae Takht.
Argophyllum iridescens A.R.Bean & P.I.Forst.
, legitimate, scientific
[Bean, A.R. & Forster, P.I. (14 November 2018), A taxonomic revision of Argophyllum J.R.Forst. & G.Forst. (Argophyllaceae) in Australia. Austrobaileya 10(2)]:
219-221, Fig. 4A-C, Map 2
APC
[tax. nov.]
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Type:
"Queensland. Cook District: Mt Hedley, 3 km ENE of Rossville, Timber Reserve 165, 15 April 1999, P.I. Forster PIF24277 & R. Booth (holo: BRI [2 sheets + spirit]; iso: AD, CNS, K, L, MEL, NSW, US distribuendi)."
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Etymology:
"From the Latin iridescens, meaning iridescent, displaying different colours when viewed from different angles. The lower leaf surface shows alternating bands of brilliant white and steely-grey which change position depending on the direction of the light source."
[Brown, G.K. & Bostock, P.D. (December 2019), Appendix A: New names and name and status changes 2018 to 2019. Introduction to the Census of the Queensland Flora 2019]:
7
[secondary reference]