Rhamnaceae Juss.
Cryptandra multispina Rye , legitimate, scientific
Rye, B.L. (23 November 2007), New species and keys for Cryptandra and Stenanthemum (Rhamnaceae) in Western Australia. Nuytsia 16(2): 368-370, Fig. 7C (map) BHL APC [nom. et stat. nov.]
nomenclatural synonym: Cryptandra scoparia var. microcephala Benth. legitimate nomenclatural synonym: Cryptandra sp. Kalbarri (A.S.George 2364) [n/a]
  • APC Dist.: WA
  • Etymology: "From the Latin multi - many and spina - thorn, referring to the numerous spinescent branchlets occurring along the young stems of this species."
Australian Biological Resources Study (ed.) 2025, Flora of Australia: - [secondary reference]