Myrtaceae Juss.
Eucalyptus connexa D.Nicolle & M.E.French , legitimate, scientific
Nicolle, D. & French, M.E. (18 November 2021), A taxonomic revision of the semi-cryptic narrow-leaved mallees (Eucalyptus series Porantherae, Myrtaceae) from southern Australia. Swainsona 35: 145-148, Figs 47 (map), 49- 50 [tax. nov.]
  • Type: "Holotypus: Western Australia, c. 3 km N of Mt Andrew on track to Optus telegraph track, 16 Jan. 2021, D. Nicolle 7989 & M.E. French (PERTH). Isotypi: AD286727; CANB."
  • Etymology: "The epithet is from the Latin connexus (a union of parts), referring to its conspicuous, consistently connate juvenile leaves."
Percy-Bower, J.M. & Parker, C.M. (21 March 2023), Updates to Western Australia’s vascular plant census for 2022. Nuytsia 34: 2 [secondary reference]