Elizabeth River (G.M.Wightman 6259)[1] Atalaya brevialata is a species of plant in the soapberry (Sapindaceae) family.

[3] This species of Atalaya has a perennial woody base with annual herbaceous parts growing to 45 cm above ground.

[1] Atalaya brevialata was first described in 2012 by Ian Cowie and Benjamin Stuckey.

[2][3] The species epithet, brevialata, or "short-winged", refers to the short wing of the samara.

[3] The species is known only from the Elizabeth River valley in Darwin, where it is found near Virginia and west to north-west of Noonamah.