distribution in New Guinea
Microstylis oligantha Schltr., drawing R. Schlechter in Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 21 (1923) t. 48, fig. 165
Microstylis oligantha Schltr., herbarium sheet, Schlechter 17976 (isotype specimen BO)
Microstylis oligantha Schltr., herbarium sheet, Schlechter 17976 (isotype specimen L)