The red midrib and lateral veins, especially of young leaves, and the narrowly ellipsoid capsule with a rounded or obtuse apex readily distinguish Reevesia rubronervia from other species.

• 红色的中脉和侧脉，尤其在幼叶明显，和狭窄椭圆形蒴果具圆形或钝的先端，很容易将本种与其它种区分。