Fabaceae Lindl.
Acacia genistifolia subsp. platyphylla A.T.Webb , legitimate, scientific
Webb, A., Ohlsen, D. & Walsh, N. (3 May 2021), A phenetic analysis of morphological variation in Acacia genistifolia (Fabaceae subf. Mimosoideae), with recognition of three subspecies. Muelleria 39: 124-125 BHL [tax. nov.]
  • Type: "AUSTRALIA. Tasmania. c. 40 km east-northeast of Hobart, 6 km north along Kellevie Rd. from Arthur Highway near Copping, 2 km north-east along Franklins Rd., 42° 45’ S, 147° 49’ E, 27.vii.1983, J.D. Briggs 962 (holo: MEL 249261, iso: CANB, HO)."
taxonomic synonym: Acacia prostrata Lodd., G.Lodd. & W.Lodd. legitimate
  • Etymology: "From the Greek platy- (flat, broad) and phyll- (pertaining to leaves), in reference to the flattened phyllodes typical of this subspecies."