Schomburgkia

Schomburgkia is a genus of plants belonging to the family Orchidaceae. This genus is named for Richard Schomburgk, a German botanist who explored British Guiana during the 19th century. Species in this genus are either epiphytic or lithophytic in their growth habit. According to the Royal Horticultural Society "Schom." is the official abbreviation for this genus.
The genus was named in 1838 by Lindley, with "Schomburgkia crispa", a large sized, hot growing plant found in the tropical areas of Venezuela, Surinam, Brazil, Colombia and Ecuador, as the type species. In 1941, "Schom. crispa" was moved to the genus "Laelia" by L.O.Williams. Its accepted name is now "Laelia marginata". The member species of "Schomburgkia" have since been moved to different genera: "Myrmecophila", "Laelia", and "Pseudolaelia".