Macarthuria is a genus of dicotyledonous plants belonging to the family Macarthuriaceae,[2] and consists of about 9 species which are endemic to Australia.

[3] Plants in the genus, Macarthuria, are rigid or wiry herbs or subshrubs.

The flowers have 8 stamens whose filaments are united at the base.

[4] (according to Plants of the World Online)[5] Macarthuria apetala Harv.

Macarthuria vertex Lepschi Macarthuria is named to honour Sir William Macarthur (1800 – 1882), son of Captain John Macarthur.