Ceratostylis spathulata Schltr. var. tenerrima Schltr., Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1 (1912) 251
Type: Schlechter 20243 (holo B, lost; iso K)
Differs from the typical variety in the more slender and lower stature, in the smaller flowers, and the not distinctly spathulate lip which in front is longer carnose-thickened. (After Schlechter, 1911-1914).
Colours: Not recorded - apparently the same as the typical variety.
Habitat: Epiphyte in lower montane forest. Altitude 900 m.
Flowering time in the wild: September.
Distribution: Malesia (New Guinea, endemic).
Distribution in New Guinea: Papua New Guinea. See map: 125-141M.JPG
Cultivation: Warm-intermediate growing epiphyte, keep in light shade.