Schlechter, F.R.R. (1906), Beitrage zur kenntnis der Flora von Neu-Kaledonien. Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzengeschichte und Pflanzengeographie 39: 39 [tax. nov.]

Kores, P.J. in Holttum, R.E. (1995), A systematic study of the genus Acianthus (Orchidaceae: Diurideae). Allertonia 7(3): 154-156, Fig. 28 [secondary reference]

• Neotype: NEW CALEDONIA, vicinity of Ngoye, 400 m, Nov. 1902(fl), Schlechter 15243, (HOLOTYPE: B, destroyed); NEW CALEDONIA, Mt Koghis, west ridge, 600 m, Jun. 26, 1986(fl), MacKee 43156 (NEOTYPE: P, here designated).

Jones, D.L., Clements, M.A., Sharma, I.S., Mackenzie, A.M. & Molloy, B.P.J. (January 2002), Nomenclatural notes arising from studies into the Tribe Diurideae (Orchidaceae). The Orchadian 13(10): 440 [basionym]

basionym of: Acianthopsis grandiflora (Schltr.) M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones nom. superfl.

Szlachetko, D.L. (July 2002), Nomenclatural adjustments in the Thelymitroideae (Orchidaceae). Polish Botanical Journal 46(2): 144 [basionym]

basionym of: Acianthopsis grandiflorus (Schltr.) Szlach. legitimate

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