Lentibulariaceae Rich.
Utricularia irwinica R.W.Jobson & Baleeiro , legitimate, scientific
Jobson, R.W. & Baleeiro, P.C. (28 September 2023), Molecular phylogenetic study of Utricularia section Oligocista in Australia and a new Cape York endemic species. Telopea 26: 150, 152-154, Figs 2-3, 4a-b, 5a-c, 6 (map) [tax. nov.]
  • Type: "AUSTRALIA: QUEENSLAND: Cape York Peninsula: Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve, upper tributary of Bertiehaugh Creek [precise location withheld], R.W. Jobson 4153 & PC. Baleeiro, 24 June 2022, holo [prepared as two parts]: NSW1125309 (sheet), NSW963027 (spirit); iso: BRI (spirit)."
  • Etymology: "The specific epithet irwinica refers to the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve. Formerly known as Bertiehaugh Station, the reserve has been set aside as a tribute to the conservation work of Steve Irwin and is a place for scientific research and discovery."