The abbreviation cf. refers to the Latin "confer" or "conferatur" and is used taxonomically to indicate a general agreement with a particular taxon, but not a perfect match. This plant does not completely agree with the description of Coelogyne lycastoides in "The Genus Coelogyne: A Synopsis" by Clayton, but shares most features. The plant keys closest to Coel. lycastoides, matching the number of lip keels and leaf nerves and compares to the drawing #13, page 66.