Catasetum cristatum is accepted species in  the family Orchidaceae  subfamily: Epidendroideae, tribe: Cymbidieae, subtribe: Catasetinae,  
Genus Catasetum   subgenus Catasetum  section: Isoceras   subsection: Isoceras 
Infraspecific taxa recognized within Catasetum cristatum: infraspecific taxa
This species is found in N. South America to Brazil.