Epidendrum cochleatum Linnaeus, Species Plantarum, ed. 2, 2: 1351. 1763.

"Habitat in America." RCN: 6899.

Lectotype (Garay & Sweet in Howard, Fl. Lesser Antilles, Orchidaceae: 116. 1974): [icon] in Plumier, Codex Boerhaavianus (University Library, Groningen).

Current name: Encyclia cochleata (L.) Dressler ( Orchidaceae).