Asteraceae Bercht. & J.Presl
Craspedia basaltica J.Everett ex N.G.Walsh , legitimate, scientific
Walsh, N.G. (3 May 2021), Two new endemic species of Craspedia (Asteraceae: Gnaphalieae) from Victoria. Muelleria 39: 130-131, Figs 3 (map), 4-5 BHL [tax. nov.]
  • Type: "VICTORIA. Nerrin Nerrin-Woorndoo Rd, 4 km WSW of Mt Hamilton, S.J. Forbes 1433, 3.ix.1983 (holotype: MEL 666789; isotypes: AD, NSW."
taxonomic synonym: Craspedia sp. 2 [n/a] taxonomic synonym: Craspedia sp. Derrinallum (N.G.Walsh 5591) Vic. Herbarium [n/a]
  • Etymology: "The epithet, undoubtedly relating to the species’ restriction to basaltic clay soils (at least apparently nowadays) was suggested by Everett. The name is appropriate and retained to avoid confusion on specimens so annotated by her."