Jones, D.L. & Copeland, L.M. (2016), Four new species of Orchidaceae from the New England Tablelands of New South Wales. Australian Orchid Review 81(3): 45-46 [tax. nov.]

• Type: "New South Wales: North Coast; Dorrigo National Park, Killungoondie Plain, 30 20'S, 152 49'E, L.M.Copeland 4129, 15 Nov. 2006 (holo CANB; iso NE, NSW). (Specific locality details withheld for conservation purposes.)"

• Etymology: "The Latin rubiginosus, rusty-red, in reference to the basic flower colour."

Copeland, L.M. & Jones, D.L. (2016), New combinations in three recently described terrestrial orchids (Orchidaceae) from New South Wales. Australian Orchid Review 81(6): 63 [basionym]

basionym of: Pterostylis rubiginosa (D.L.Jones & L.M.Copel.) L.M.Copel. & D.L.Jones legitimate

Jones, D.L. (January 2021), Native Orchids of Australia Edn. 3: 528 [secondary reference]

nomenclatural synonym: Pterostylis rubiginosa (D.L.Jones & L.M.Copel.) L.M.Copel. & D.L.Jones legitimate common name: Rusty Tiny Greenhood [n/a]

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