Thompson, J. (8 December 1989), A revision of the genus Leptospermum (Myrtaceae). Telopea 3(3): 402-403, map 7-46 APC [tax. nov.]

• Type: "NEW SOUTH WALES: sandstone cliffs c. ½ mile [0.8 km] NW. of Dhruwalgha Mt., SE. of Robertson, H. Salasoo 3166, 11.11.1966 (NSW)."

taxonomic synonym: Leptospermum virgatum S.Schauer nom. illeg.

• APC Dist.: NSW

• Etymology: "This species is named for David Morrison, whose work on genecological differentiation between related taxa in the Sydney region strongly supported the recognition of this taxon as a species."

Thompson, J. & Logan, V. in Harden, G.J. (ed.) (1991), Leptospermum. Flora of New South Wales 2: 163 [secondary reference]

Thompson, J. & Logan, V. in Harden, G.J. (ed.) (2002), Leptospermum. Flora of New South Wales Revised Edition 2: 178 [secondary reference]

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