Rhamnaceae Juss.
Spyridium bracteatum Kellermann & W.R.Barker
, legitimate, scientific
[Kellermann, J., Clowes, C. & Barker, W.R. (20 May 2022), Spyridium bracteatum, a new species from Kangaroo Island allied to S. thymifolium (Rhamnaceae: Pomaderreae). Swainsona 36]:
89
[tax. nov.]
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Type:
"Holotypus: South Australia, Kangaroo Island, Playford Hwy, c. 3 km by road WNW of Shackle Road turnoff, 14 km direct ESE of Cape Borda, alt. 240–250 m, 6 Oct. 1982, W.R. Barker 4487 (AD98248005). Isotypi: B, CANB, MEL2334938, NY."
taxonomic synonym:
Spyridium sp. Kangaroo Island (W.R. Barker 7560) Kellermann
[n/a]
misapplication:
Spyridium bifidum var. integrifolium J.M.Black
legitimate
by [Canning, E.M. in Jessop, J.P. & Toelken, H.R. (ed.) (1986), Flora of South Australia Edn. 4, 2]: 817
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Etymology:
"The epithet is Latin and refers to the bracts of the inflorescence, which are very conspicuous once the flower-head expands during fruiting."