TYPE: Colombia. Dept. of Norte de Santander: epiphtyic in cloud forest north of Villacaro, alt. 2900 m, 11 May 1984, E. Valencia, R. Escobar & C. & J. Luer, flowered in cultivation at Colomborquídeas 9 May 1985, C. Luer 11309 (holotype, JAUM; isotype, MO; illustration of type).