Myrtaceae Juss.
Apectospermum Peter G.Wilson , legitimate, scientific
Wilson, Peter G. & Heslewood, M.M. (3 May 2023), Revised taxonomy of the tribe Leptospermeae (Myrtaceae) based on morphological and DNA data. Taxon 72(3): 564 [tax. nov.]
  • Type: Apectospermum spinescens (Endl.) Peter G.Wilson
  • Etymology: "The generic name is derived from the Greek apektos (unkempt, uncombed), a reference to the 'shaggy' testa of Apectospermum spinescens derived from the loose, spreading elongated testa cells characteristic of the species..."