Maxillaria vallisnerioides Christenson, Richardiana 11(2): 70-72. 2011.
TYPE: Colombia. Comisaria del Caqueta, Cordillera Oriental, forests between Sucre and La Portada, 1200-1350 m, 5 Apr 1940, J. Cuatrecasas 9121 (holotype, COL; photo of type).