Type : "Like all the other species of the species of the genus, this is easily cultivated in earth in a damp stove. It is a native of Trinidad. The drawing was made from a specimen supplied by Mr. Knight, in August last." [protologue].
"This very distinct species of
Zygopetalum was sent to the Glasgow Botanic Garden by Mr. Knight of the Ball's Pond Nursery, under the name of
Eulophia cochleata.
It is probably a native of brazil* [* Of Trinidad, according to
Professor Lindley, who has published a figure and description since the
above was written.]. Its handsome flower is produced in August."
[Hook., Bot. Mag., 64(7):
sub t. 3585. 1837].