Greek Eu—well or true, pomatos—lid, referring to the flower cap.

For description see family.

Source: Spencer, R. (1997). Eupomatiaceae. In: Spencer, R.. Horticultural Flora of South-eastern Australia. Volume 2. Flowering plants. Dicotyledons. Part 1. The identification of garden and cultivated plants. University of New South Wales Press.

Updated by: Rob Cross, December 2017