Myrtaceae Juss.
Thryptomene planiflora Rye , legitimate, scientific
Rye, B.L. (30 June 2020), Description of the rare Goldfields Laceflower, Thryptomene planiflora (Myrtaceae: Chamelaucieae). Nuytsia 31: 141-144, Figs 1, 2 [tax. nov.]
  • Type: "Coolgardie–Esperance highway, Western Australia [precise locality withheld for conservation reasons], 30 September 2017, J.A Wege & K.A. Shepherd JAW 2037 (holo: PERTH 09018859; iso: CANB, K, MEL)."
taxonomic synonym: Thryptomene sp. Londonderry (R.H.Kuchel 1763) WA Herbarium [n/a] taxonomic synonym: Thryptomene glaucosa J.W.Green manuscript name common name: Goldfields Laceflower [n/a]
  • Etymology: "From the Latin planus (level, flat) and -florus (-flowered), as the flowers (when fully open) have a relatively level surface formed by the widely spreading petals and sepals ..."
Percy-Bower, J.M. & Parker, C.M. (24 June 2021), Updates to Western Australia’s vascular plant census for 2020. Nuytsia 32: 18 [secondary reference]
taxonomic synonym: Thryptomene sp. Londonderry (R.H.Kuchel 1763) WA Herbarium [n/a]