Gongora atropurpurea is accepted species in  the family Orchidaceae  subfamily: Epidendroideae, tribe: Cymbidieae, subtribe: Stanhopeinae,  
Genus Gongora   section: Eugongora   subsection: Grossa 
Infraspecific taxa recognized within Gongora atropurpurea: infraspecific taxa
This species is found in Panama to S. Trop. America and Trinidad and Tobago.