Restrepia purpurea is accepted species in  the family Orchidaceae  subfamily: Epidendroideae, tribe: Epidendreae, subtribe: Pleurothallidinae,  
Genus Restrepia   subgenus Restrepia  section: Restrepia 
Infraspecific taxa recognized within Restrepia purpurea: infraspecific taxa
This species is found in Colombia (Nariño).