Barlow, B.A. & Cowley, K.J. (1988), Contributions to a Revision of Melaleuca (Myrtaceae): 4-6. Australian Systematic Botany 1(2): 121 [tax. nov.]

• Type: "Western Australia: Leeuwin Region: Yallingup, 33°38′S., 115°02′E., Hawkeswood 262, 15.v.1980 (PERTH)."

Craven, L.A. & Lepschi, B.J. (21 December 1999), Enumeration of the species and infraspecific taxa of Melaleuca (Myrtaceae) occurring in Australia and Tasmania. Australian Systematic Botany 12(6): 884 [taxonomic synonym]

taxonomic synonym of: Melaleuca lanceolata Otto legitimate

Council of Heads of Australasian Herbaria (2010), Australian Plant Census: - [taxonomic synonym]

taxonomic synonym of: Melaleuca lanceolata Otto legitimate

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