Myrtaceae Juss.
Balaustion polyandrum 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: 193-194, Figs 1D, 8 (map) [tax. nov.]
  • Type: "Jaurdi Station, Western Australia [precise locality withheld for conservation reasons], 12 October 1999, L.W. Sage & F. Hort 2229 (holo: PERTH 06202446; iso: CANB, K)."
taxonomic synonym: Baeckea sp. Jaurdi Station (L.W.Sage & F.Hort 2229) WA Herbarium [n/a]
  • Etymology: "From the Greek poly- (many-) and -andrus (male), referring to the numerous stamens. Judging from its single collection, this species has the highest stamen number, on average, in sect. Tilophloia."
Percy-Bower, J.M. & Parker, C.M. (21 March 2023), Updates to Western Australia’s vascular plant census for 2022. Nuytsia 34: 7 [secondary reference]
taxonomic synonym: Baeckea sp. Jaurdi Station (L.W.Sage & F.Hort 2229) WA Herbarium [n/a]