Reichenbach, H.G. (1886), Gardeners' Chronicle, n.ser 25(1): 266 [primary reference]

• Comment: nom. inval. as there is no separate description given for the section.

Cribb, P.J. (June 1983), Dendrobium sect. Spatulata Lind. , the correct name for the "antelope" dendrobiums. The Orchadian 7(8): 189 [taxonomic synonym]

taxonomic synonym of: Dendrobium sect. Spatulata Lindl. legitimate

Cribb, P.J. (15 August 1986), A revision of Dendrobium sect. Spatulata (Orchidaceae). Kew Bulletin 41(3): 615 [taxonomic synonym]

taxonomic synonym of: Dendrobium sect. Spatulata Lindl. legitimate

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