TYPE: Colombia. Dept. of Antioquia, epiphytic in cloud forest north of the pass between Urrao and Carmen de Atrato, alt. 2700 m, 30 May 1995, C. Luer, J. Luer, R. Escobar, L. Moreno de Posada, B. López, F. López & G. Arteaga 17653 (holotype, MO; ilustration of type).