What is "harperia"

Harperia is a group of plants in the Restionaceae described as a genus in 1904. The entire genus is endemic to the State of Western Australia.

1. Harperia confertospicata (Steud.) B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson
2. Harperia eyreana B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson
3. Harperia ferruginipes Meney & Pate
4. Harperia lateriflora W.Fitzg.

In 1905, Rose applied the name Harperia to a plant in the Apiaceae, thus creating an illegitimate homonym. He also created one species name within his genus, i.e.

• Harperia nodosa Rose, syn of Harperella nodosa (Rose) Rose or Ptilimnium nodosum (Rose) Mathias or Carum nodosum (Rose) Koso-Pol.