Kükenthal, G. in Engler, H.G.A. (1936), Cyperaceae-Scirpoideae-Cypereae. Das Pflanzenreich 101: 456 [tax. nov.]

• Type: "Neu-Süd-Wales: anscheinend häufig; Bowan Park (W.J. Blakely!); Bogan Gate (Boorman!); Narrabri (Maiden!); Ashford (E.M. Hayes!); Warialda (Boorman!); Wellington (Bäuerlen!); Boggabri (Maiden!); St. George (!); Warrumbungle Ranges (Forsyth!); Jenolan Caves (Blakely!). Süd-Australien: Kimberley-Distrikt (C.W. Nyalasy!)."

Wilson, K.L. (27 September 1991), Systematic studies in Cyperus section Pinnati (Cyperaceae). Telopea 4(3): 482 [secondary reference]

• Lectotype: "NEW SOUTH WALES: Warraumbungle Ranges, Forsyth; lecto: NSW 22703, sent to Kükenthal as 'No.73' (here designated); isolecto: BRI.",

Council of Heads of Australasian Herbaria (2012), Australian Plant Census: - [taxonomic synonym]

taxonomic synonym of: Cyperus fulvus R.Br. legitimate

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