Myrtaceae Juss.
Eucalyptus polita subsp. ocreata D.Nicolle & M.E.French , legitimate, scientific
Nicolle, D. & French, M.E. (21 December 2023), New taxa and combinations in Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) from southern Australia. Australian Journal of Taxonomy 46: 12-13, Figs 7 (map), 8 [tax. nov.]
  • Type: "Western Australia: c. 200 m north of Hatter Hill summit, 32°49’32”S, 119°58’44”E, 11 Nov 2000, D.Nicolle 3674 & M.E.French (holo: PERTH; iso: CANB)."
  • Etymology: "From the Latin ocreatus (greave, sheath), referring to the rough, dark stocking of bark at the base of the trees, which distinguishes the subspecies from the completely smooth-barked subsp. polita."