Scott, G.A.M. & Pike, D.C. (1987), Journal of the Hattori Botanical Laboratory 62: 379-381, Plate 4 (Figs. 21, 22), Plate 7 (Fig. 39) [secondary reference]

• Comment: The name Fossombronia purpureospora was not validly published by Scott & Pike because multiple gatherings were cited (ICBN Art. 37 ((2006)).

McCarthy, P.M. (2003), Catalogue of Australian Liverworts and Hornworts. Flora of Australia Supplementary Series 21: 40 [secondary reference]

CHAH (2011), Australian Plant Census: - [taxonomic synonym]

taxonomic synonym of: Fossombronia purpureospora G.A.M.Scott & D.C.Pike ex Cargill legitimate

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