Epidendrum spathulatum Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 952. 1753.

"Habitat in India ." RCN: 6880.

Lectotype (Majumdar & Bakshi in Taxon 28: 354. 1979): [icon] " Ponnampu-maravara " in Rheede, Hort. Malab. 12: 7, t. 3. 1693.

Current name: Vanda spathulata (L.) Spreng. ( Orchidaceae).