Malaxis retusa (J.J.Sm.) P.F.Hunt var. brevis (J.J.Sm.) P.F.Hunt, Kew Bull. 24 (1970) 84
Basionym: Microstylis retusa var. brevis
Differs from var. retusa in the shorter inflorescence, smaller flowers, and in the mid-lobe of the lip being as long as the proximal teeth. (After Smith, 1929)
Colours: Flowers light yellow.
Habitat: Terrestrial on swampy bank; 150 m.
Flowering time in the wild: September.
Distribution: Malesia (New Guinea, endemic).
Distribution in New Guinea: Papua (Indonesia). See map: 431-366M.JPG.
Cultivation: Warm growing terrestrial, requires shaded position.