Corunastylis nuda
(naked - the absence of a leaf lamina)

Leaf lamina ± absent, the raceme breaking through near the top of the leaf. Flowers dark red, seldom found open, labellar callus dark red, cleft by a linear, greenish depression.

Distribution - Australia - Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales. New Zealand - North Id., from Auckland southwards: South Id., Sounds / Nelson district: Chatham Is.

Flowers - April - June - self pollinated.

Corunastylis pumila
(the very small plant)

Leaf lamina extending well into the raceme, but seldom overtopping it. Flowers opening freely, creamy-green with red markings. Labellar calli of several green ridges.

Distribution - Australia - Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland. New Zealand - North Id., northern half: South Id., Sounds / Nelson district.

Flowers - April - June - self pollinated.

Cryptostylis subulata
(the subulate sepals and petals)

A plant of swamps and bogs, with the habit of Spiranthes, The tall flower spike is supported by the surrounding rushes and sedges, and tends to tumble over when growing in the open.

Distribution - Australia - Tasmania, South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland.
New Zealand - North Id., Motutangi / Kaimaumau wetlands and on the Kari Kari peninsula.

Flowers - August - December - pollinated by male ichneumon wasps, which are attracted to the large labellum under the mistaken impression that it is a female of the species.