| Regno | Plantae |
| Sottoregno | Tracheobionta |
| Superdivisione | Spermatophyta |
| Divisione | Magnoliophyta |
| Classe | Liliopsida |
| Ordine | Asparagales |
| Famiglia | Orchidaceae |
| Sottofamiglia | Epidendroideae |
| Genere | Zygopetalum |
| Specie | Zygopetalum maculatum |
A robust species (the name Z. maculatum is sometimes applied to Z. mackayi forms) with fragrant, boldly patterned green-brown flowers and a violet-streaked lip. Easy, vigorous and strongly scented in intermediate culture.