Gênero: Brasilaelia
Origem: Brasil
Sinônimos: Laelia purpurata, Cattleya purpurata, Bletia purpurata, Hadrolaelia purpurata, Sophronitis purpurata, Chironiella purpurata, Cattleya purpurata, Amalia purpurea, Cattleya brysiana, Laelia casperiana, Bletia casperiana, Laelia russelliana