Barlow, B.A. & Cowley, K.J. (1988), Contributions to a Revision of Melaleuca (Myrtaceae): 4-6. Australian Systematic Botany 1(2): 119-121, Figs 10 (map), 11 [tax. nov.]

• Type: "Western Australia: Esperance Region: North Twin Peak Island, Recherche Archipelago, 34°00′S., 122°51′E., Royce 6257, 9.ii.1960 (PERTH)."

taxonomic synonym: Melaleuca preissiana var. leiostachya Benth. legitimate taxonomic synonym: Melaleuca parviflora var. leiostachya (Benth.) Domin legitimate

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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