Wilson, Paul G. (24 July 1980), A revision of the Australian species of Salicornieae (Chenopodiaceae). Nuytsia 3(1): 52-53, Figs 8, 24 F-H, 50-51, Map 11 [tax. nov.]

• Type: "Just behind Webb Beach (34°27′S, 138°16′E), South Australia; 30 Jan 1977 R.J. Chinnock 3368 (holo: AD iso: K, MEL, NSW, NY, PERTH)."

• Etymology: "The specific epithet refers to the fan-shaped appearance of the bracts."

Wilson, Paul G. in George, A.S. (ed.) (1984), Chenopodiaceae. Flora of Australia 4: 292-293, Fig. 52, Map 429 [secondary reference]

Walsh, N.G. in Walsh, N.G. & Entwisle, T.J. (ed.) (1996), Chenopodiaceae. Flora of Victoria 3: 191 [secondary reference]

Threatened Species and Communities Section, Biodiversity Group, Environment Australia (8 July 1998), Endangered Species Protection Act 1992. Schedules 1, 2 & 3: 22 [secondary reference]

Shepherd, K.A. & Wilson, Paul G. (5 September 2007), Incorporation of the Australian genera Halosarcia, Pachycornia, Sclerostegia and Tegicornia into Tecticornia (Salicornioideae, Chenopodiaceae). Australian Systematic Botany 20(4): 326 [basionym]

basionym of: Tecticornia flabelliformis (Paul G.Wilson) K.A.Sheph. & Paul G.Wilson legitimate

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