Masdevallia odontochila Schltr., Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 9(196-198): 29. 1910.
TYPE: Costa Rica. in den Wäldern von Rancho Flores, 2043 m, blühend im Feb 1890, H. Pittier 2011 (holotype, B, destroyed; illustration of type, AMES).