A new species and a new combination in the shining peppermint group of Eucalyptus and notes on the distribution of Eucalyptus willisii sens. strict

Populations of shining peppermints in Eucalyptus Series Radiatae Chippend. occurring adjacent to the Gippsland Lakes region are described as a new species, Eucalyptus arenicola K.Rule. As well, populations of shining peppermints referred to as E. willisii subsp. falciformis Newnham, P.Ladiges & Whiffin are elevated to the rank of species as Eucalyptus falciformis (Newnham, Ladiges & Whiffin) K.Rule. Eucalyptus falciformis includes both populations of the Grampian Ranges and those of coastal and sub-coastal areas of south-west Victoria and adjacent areas of South Australia. Also discussed are the affinities, ecologies, distributions and conservation statuses of the new species and the new combination. Further, notes clarifying the distribution of Eucalyptus willisii Ladiges, Humphries & Brooker are given.