Myrtaceae Juss.
Balaustion unguiculatum 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: 201-202, Figs 1A, 3 (map) [tax. nov.]
  • Type: "north-north-west of Bullfinch, Western Australia [precise locality withheld for conservationreasons], 2 October 1981, K.R. Newbey 9195 (holo: PERTH 06748473; iso: CANB, K, MEL)."
taxonomic synonym: Baeckea sp. Yacke Yackine Dam (K.R.Newbey 9195) WA Herbarium [n/a]
  • Etymology: "From the Latin unguiculatus (clawed), referring to the leaves having an abrupt subterminal projection, which resembles a small claw, on their abaxial surface."
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. Yacke Yackine Dam (K.R.Newbey 9195) WA Herbarium [n/a]