Araliaceae Juss.
Hydrocotyle demissa A.R.Bean , legitimate, scientific
Bean, A.R. (22 June 2023), Four new species of Hydrocotyle (Araliaceae) from Queensland and New South Wales, Australia. Australian Journal of Taxonomy 26: 1-3, Figs 1 (map), 2 [tax. nov.]
  • Type: "Queensland. Warrego district: Tank near headwaters of Paroo River, 'Varna', 7 November 2016, J.L. Silcock JLS2190 & R.J. Fairfax (holo: BRI)."
taxonomic synonym: Hydrocotyle sp. 1 (Byrock) [n/a] taxonomic synonym: Hydrocotyle sp. 1 (Byrock; Hj.Eichler 22868) [n/a] taxonomic synonym: Hydrocotyle sp. (Lake Broadwater K.A.Williams AQ230829) [n/a] taxonomic synonym: Hydrocotyle sp. Lake Broadwater (K.A.Williams AQ230829) Qld Herbarium [n/a]
  • Etymology: "From the Latin demissus, meaning low, weak, dwarf. This is in reference to the small size and prostrate habit of the species."