Masdevallia abbreviata is accepted species in  the family Orchidaceae  subfamily: Epidendroideae, tribe: Epidendreae, subtribe: Pleurothallidinae,  
Genus Masdevallia   subgenus Amanda  section: Amandae 
Infraspecific taxa recognized within Masdevallia abbreviata: infraspecific taxa
This species is found in Ecuador to N. Peru.