Amaranthaceae Juss.
Ptilotus pedleyanus var. comosus Benl & H.Eichler , legitimate, scientific
Benl, G. & Eichler, H. (26 February 1982), Ptilotus pedleyanus, a new species of Amaranthaceae from Queensland. Brunonia 4(2): 205-206, Figs 2H-K, 3 [tax. nov.]
  • Type: "R.G. Silcock 433: Cooladdi–Langlo Crossing road, 24 km N. of Cooladdi, 26°27′S., 145°30′E., Queensland, Warrego District; 1.x.1974 (BRI188300, holotypus)."
  • APC Dist.: Qld
Williams, K.A.W. (1999), Native Plants of Queensland 4: 338 [secondary reference]
Bean, A.R. (11 November 2008), A synopsis of Ptilotus (Amaranthaceae) in eastern Australia. Telopea 12(2): 244 [taxonomic synonym]
taxonomic synonym of: Ptilotus pedleyanus Benl & H.Eichler legitimate