Harvey, W.H. (1855), Algae. Flora novae-zelandiae: 236 [tax. nov.]

• Type locality: Hab. Ruapuke and Preservation Harbour, Lyall.
• Type specimen: [Type category unknown]: Dublin, Ireland: [Accession No. unknown]

Gordon, E.M. (1972), Comparative morphology and taxonomy of the Wrangelieae, Sphondylothamnieae and Spermothamnieae (Ceramiaceae, Rhodophyta). Australian Journal of Botany. Supplementary Series 4: 59 [basionym]

basionym of: Medeiothamnion lyallii (Harv.) Gordon-Mills legitimate

Adams, N.M. (1994), Seaweeds of New Zealand. An Illustrated Guide Edn. 1st: - [secondary reference]

Womersley, H.B.S. (1998), The Marine Benthic Flora of Southern Australia. Part IIIC: - [nomenclatural synonym]

nomenclatural synonym of: Medeiothamnion lyallii (Harv.) Gordon-Mills legitimate

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

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