Orchidaceae Juss.
Pterostylis despectans D.L.Jones , nom. inval., scientific
Jones, D.L. (1988), Supplement: new species, discoveries and name changes. Native Orchids of Australia: 630 [primary reference]
  • Comment: Jones cites the authorship of this designation as "(Nicholls) M. Clements & D.Jones" and states that "It was previously known as P. rufa var. despectans Nicholls". However, there is no full and direct reference to the place of publication of the intended basionym as required by ICN Art. 41.5 (Shenzhen Code, 2018).
Council of Heads of Australasian Herbaria (28 February 2018), Australian Plant Census: - [taxonomic synonym]
taxonomic synonym of: Pterostylis despectans (Nicholls) M.A.Clem. & D.L.Jones legitimate