Masdevallia aphanes Königer, Die Orchidee 30: 196. 1979.
TYPE: Peru. Amazonas, between Chachapoyas and Pomacocha. 2000 m, W. H. Koniger, B. Wurstle, J. Meza et al. K-3j (holotype, SEL; detail of holotype, SEL, isotypes, K, M).