Schlechter, F.R.R. (1906), Beitrage zur kenntnis der Flora von Neu-Kaledonien. Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzengeschichte und Pflanzengeographie 39: 40 [tax. nov.]

Kores, P.J. in Holttum, R.E. (1995), A systematic study of the genus Acianthus (Orchidaceae: Diurideae). Allertonia 7(3): 164-166, Fig. 32 [secondary reference]

• Type: NEW CALEDONIA, vicinity of Paita, 500 m, Oct. 1, 1902(fr), Schlechter 14862 (HOLOTYPE: B, destroyed; ISOTYPES: K (photo NO), P).

Szlachetko, D.L. (July 2002), Nomenclatural adjustments in the Thelymitroideae (Orchidaceae). Polish Botanical Journal 46(2): 143 [basionym]

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

Jones, D.L. & Clements, M.A. (March 2004), Acianthella, a new genus in the Acianthus alliance (Orchidaceae). The Orchadian 14(7): 331 [basionym]

basionym of: Acianthella macroglossa (Schltr.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. legitimate

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