distribution in New Guinea
Microstylis laevis Schltr., drawing R. Schlechter in Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 21 (1923) t. 43, fig. 147
Microstylis laevis Schltr., herbarium sheet, Schlechter 19142 (isotype specimen BO)
Microstylis laevis Schltr., herbarium sheet, Schlechter 19142 (isosyntype specimen L)