Jones, D.L. & Clements, M.A. (June 2004), Miscellaneous new species, new genera, reinstated genera and new combinations in Australian Orchidaceae. The Orchadian, Scientific Supplement 14(8): xv [primary reference]

• Text: "Two collections were listed as holotypes thus rendering publication invalid (Jones 2002)."
• Text: "The type of Habenaria vatia D.L.Jones is here designated. Queensland. Cook District: cultivated Australian National Botanic Gardens ex c. 1 km NE of airport, Kubin, Moa Island, Torres Strait, 24 Oct. 1990, D.L.Jones 6792 (holo CANB, iso BRI)."
• Comment: nom. inval., as the reference to a previously-published description or diagnosis provided is not full and direct as required by ICN Art. 38.13 (Melbourne Code, 2012).

Council of Heads of Australasian Herbaria (28 February 2018), Australian Plant Census: - [taxonomic synonym]

taxonomic synonym of: Habenaria vatia D.L.Jones ex M.T.Mathieson legitimate

Council of Heads of Australasian Herbaria (7 July 2021), Australian Plant Census: - [taxonomic synonym]

taxonomic synonym of: Pecteilis vatia (D.L.Jones ex M.T.Mathieson) M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones legitimate

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