Vascular Plants Australian Plant Name Index (APNI)

Showing Eriocaulon wolseleyi
Eriocaulaceae Martinov
Eriocaulon wolseleyi G.J.Leach , legitimate, scientific
Leach, G.J. (13 September 2017), A revision of Australian Eriocaulon (Eriocaulaceae). Telopea 20: 253, Figs 10e-f, 13.34 (map) APC [tax. nov.]
  • Type: "Queensland: 4.4 km ESE of Bulimba, 13 Jul 2006, R. Lovatt & C. Appelman R215 (holo BRI; iso DNA)."
taxonomic synonym: Eriocaulon sp. Bulimba (R.Lovatt R215) G.J.Leach [n/a]
  • APC Dist.: Qld
  • Etymology: "The species is named in honour of the highly regarded Melbourne-based artist Mr John Wolseley. He has worked with many botanists over a long period in his interpretation of landscapes, the plants within them and the relationship of people with plants. His recent works have focused on Australian wetlands to raise awareness of the threats they face."
Bostock, P.D. & Holland, A.E. (August 2018), Appendix A: New names and name and status changes 2017 to 2018. Introduction to the Census of the Queensland Flora 2018: 8 [secondary reference]