Lachlan Mackenzie Copeland (born 1973) is an Australian botanist, who obtained his PhD at the University of New England,[1] with a thesis entitled Systematic studies in Homoranthus (Myrtaceae: Chamelauciea).
[2] The standard author abbreviation L.M.Copel.
is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name.
[3] In 2022 CSIRO published his Guide to Natiive Orchids of NSW and ACT, co-written with Gary N.
[4] The Australian Plant Name index indicates that he has published 18 names.