Vascular Plants
Australian Plant Name Index (APNI)
The Australian Plant Name Index (APNI) is a tool for the botanical community that deals with plant names and their usage in the scientific literature, whether as a current name or synonym. APNI does not recommend any particular taxonomy or nomenclature. For a listing of currently accepted scientific names for the Australian vascular flora, please use the Australian Plant Census (APC) link above.
Type:"South Australia, Fleurieu Peninsula, swamps between Parawa and Deep Creek Conservation Park on south side of road, 5 Feb. 1981, R.Bates 909 (holo AD)."
Etymology:"The Greek elytron, cover, sheath, in reference to the closely appressed floral bracts which enclose the ovaries and often also the base of the flowers."