Lamiaceae Martinov
Prostanthera crocodyloides T.C.Wilson , legitimate, scientific
Wilson, T.C., Carmen, P. & Hook, C. (16 August 2019), Recircumscription of Prostanthera denticulata R.Br. (Lamiaceae, Westringieae) and the new species P. crocodyloides T.C.Wilson. Telopea 22: 81-86, Figs 4-5, Fig. 3 (map) APC [tax. nov.]
  • Type: "Australia: New South Wales: Central Tablelands: Bathurst: Crackerjack Rock, T.C. Wilson 757, P. Carmen, C. Hook, M.A.M. Renner, D. Shelly, 28 Nov 2016 (holotype: NSW 997626 isotypes: CANB, MEL)."
  • APC Dist.: NSW
  • Etymology: "The specific epithet ‘crocodyloides’ refers to several crocodilian-like qualities on the leaves. Microscopic examination of a leaf reveals small to large (up to 0.4 mm long) tooth-like trichomes on tubercules, resembling a crocodile tooth. The recurved margin (or strongly recurved to revolute when desiccated) of the narrow-ovate leaf gives the likeness to a crocodile’s upper mandible, especially when the large tooth-like trichomes are distributed on its length (Fig. 5d). The tubercules over the adaxial surface of the leaf also gives the appearance and tactile quality of crocodilian skin."