Described by Maas and Maas (1987), included in the Flora of the Guianas (Maas and Maas-van de Kamer 1989). Only known from the type collection in Saül/French Guiana. The original description spells the epitheton 'saülensis', according to the district Saül in French Guinana. IPNI, however, calls the species Thismia saulensis.
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