Date de publication : Paxton's Mag. Bot., 16: 123. 1849.

Description originale : "Schomburghii violacea. This species has a scape near five feet in length, crowned by a large truss of dark violet-coloured flowers: the sepals and petals much crisped. It has a very handsome appearance when in fine condition, as in the above specimen." [protologue].

Orthographe : Publié comme "Schomburghii" orth. var.