He chose the name Stirlingia , in honour of James Stirling , explorer of the Swan River and first Governor of Western Australia .
Therefore , in 1838 Stephan Endlicher published a new name for the genus .
Stephan Endlicher chose the name Stirlingia , in honour of James Stirling , explorer of the Swan River and first Governor of Western Australia .
Therefore , in 1838 Stephan Endlicher published a new name for the genus .