Vascular Plants Australian Plant Name Index (APNI)

Showing Eriocaulon fenshamii
Eriocaulaceae Martinov
Eriocaulon fenshamii G.J.Leach , legitimate, scientific
Leach, G.J. (13 September 2017), A revision of Australian Eriocaulon (Eriocaulaceae). Telopea 20: 227-228, Figs 5c-d, 11.13 APC [tax. nov.]
  • Type: "Northern Territory: Wessel Islands, 3 Oct 1972, P.K. Latz 3406 (holo DNA; iso BRI n.v., CANB, MEL, K n.v.)."
taxonomic synonym: Eriocaulon sp. Wessel (P.Latz 3406) G.J.Leach [n/a]
  • APC Dist.: NT
  • Etymology: "The specific epithet acknowledges the efforts of botanist Rod Fensham who has collected numerous specimens and made detailed observations of Eriocaulon in his work on mound springs and wetlands."