Ericaceae Juss.
Melichrus gibberagee J.B.Williams ex H.T.Kenn. & J.J.Bruhl , legitimate, scientific
Kennedy, H.T., Telford, I.R.H., Crayn, D.M. & Bruhl, J.J. (15 December 2020), Validation of two informally named species of Melichrus (Ericaceae: Epacridoideae) from north-eastern New South Wales. Telopea 23: 191-194, Figs 3, 4, Fig 5 (map) APC [tax. nov.]
  • Type: "NEW SOUTH WALES: North Coast: c. 13 km NNW of Maclean, Tullymorgan - Jackybulbin road, c. 2 km N of junction with Cavanaghs Rd, adjacent to private driveway to house, 25 July 2019, H. T. Kennedy 28 (holo: NSW; iso: BRI, CANB, CNS, K, MEL, MO, NE 109335)"
taxonomic synonym: Melichrus sp. Gibberagee (A.S.Benwell & J.B.Williams 97239) [n/a] taxonomic synonym: Melichrus sp. Gibberagee (Benwell 97239) NSW Herbarium [n/a]
  • APC Dist.: NSW
  • Etymology: "‘Gibberagee’ is a local area name. Its etymology is no longer known, but it is likely rooted in Bundjalung language (pers. comm. M. Sharpe, 21 May 2020)."