Myrtaceae Juss.
Balaustion filifolium Rye , legitimate, scientific
Rye, B.L. (7 July 2022), An expanded circumscription and revision of the Western Australian genus Balaustion (Myrtaceae: Chamelaucieae: Hysterobaeckeinae). Nuytsia 33: 182-183, Figs 1B, 8 (map) [tax. nov.]
  • Type: "Beringbooding, Western Australia, 11 September 1957, A.R. Main s.n. (holo: PERTH 06748317)."
taxonomic synonym: Baeckea sp. Beringbooding (A.R.Main 11/9/1957) WA Herbarium [n/a]
  • Etymology: "From the Latin filum (a thread) and -folius (-leaved), referring to the usually slender leaves, which can be narrower than in any other member of the genus."
Percy-Bower, J.M. & Parker, C.M. (21 March 2023), Updates to Western Australia’s vascular plant census for 2022. Nuytsia 34: 6 [secondary reference]
taxonomic synonym: Baeckea sp. Beringbooding (A.R.Main 11/9/1957) WA Herbarium [n/a]