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:"1.8 miles south east of North Dandalup on Whittakers Hill Road, about 43 miles south of Perth, Western Australia, 13/10.1966. L. McGann (FRI 13813). Isotypes at Perth, Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne."
Etymology:"The specific epithet is a reference to Laelia one of the vestal virgins, and thereby a reference to the white clothing of the tree."