Askenasy, E. in Engler, H.G.A. (1888), Algen. Forschungsreise S.M.S. 'Gazelle'. Botanik. Algen: 25, Tab VI, fig 2 [tax. nov.]

• Type locality: Australia boreali-orientalis, in sinu Moreton-Bai. (T.)

Phillips, J.A. & Price, I.R. (1997), A catalogue of Phaeophyta (brown algae) from Queensland, Australia. Australian Systematic Botany 10 (5): - [taxonomic synonym]

taxonomic synonym of: Sargassum carpophyllum J.Agardh legitimate

Mattio, L. & Payri, C.E. (2009), Taxonomic revision and geographic distribution of Sargassum species (Fucales, Phaeophyceae) from New Caledonia based on morphologival and molecular analyses. Journal of Phycology 45: - [secondary reference]

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

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