Myrtaceae Juss.
Eucalyptus dealbata subsp. aperticola S.A.J.Bell & D.Nicolle , legitimate, scientific
Bell, S.A.J. & Nicolle, D. (16 September 2020), Glen Gallic Mallee (Eucalyptus dealbata subsp. aperticola, Myrtaceae), a new taxon from the sandstone escarpment of the Hunter Valley, New South Wales. Telopea 23: 142-147, Figs 1-5, 6 (map) [tax. nov.]
  • Type: "New South Wales: Central Western Slopes: Glen Gallic Track, Wollemi National Park, 32°33'11"S, 150°39'26"E, 15 Mar. 2012, D. Nicolle 6245 & S.A.J. Bell (holo: AD; iso: CANB)."
taxonomic synonym: Eucalyptus sp. 'Glen Gallic' [n/a]
  • Etymology: "The subspecific epithet is taken from the Latin apertus (open) and -cola (dwelling), referring to the open and exposed sandstone benches atop ridgelines that the subspecies inhabits. Although the northern parts of Wollemi National Park are known for their rugged sandstone topography, the new species has been found only in the Martindale – Glen Gallic locality, on these level or near-level sandstone benches."