Schmitz, C.J.F. & Falkenberg, P. in Engler, A. & Prantl, K. (ed.) (1897), Rhodomelaceae. Die naturlichen Pflanzenfamilien Teil 1, Abteilung 2: 441 [tax. nov.]

• Type: Pithyopsis tasmanica (Sond.) Falkenb.

ABRS (2011), Australian Algal Name Index Edn. 2011: - [secondary reference]

• Comment: This name was considered to close to Pityopsis Nutall (Compositae) and so was given the name Pityophykos

Algal Subcommittee (2019), CHAH Algal Subcommittee: - [secondary reference]

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