Cattleya amethystoglossa var. "prinzii", "Cattleya purpurina", "Epidendrum amethestoglosum", "Epidendrum elatius" var. "prinzii". Cattleya amethystoglossa Cattleya amethystoglossa (the "amethyst-lipped Cattley flower") is a bifoliate species of orchid from the genus "Cattleya". "C. amethystoglossa" is native to Brazil in the states of Bahia and possibly Espirito Santo, where it is found near sea level in close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. "C. amethystoglossa" grows on palm tree trunks, rock, and large tree branches high in the canopy of evergreen trees. This plant is found growing in bright, airy, humid locations. Its native range has been greatly reduced due to habitat destruction, logging, and agriculture.
Cattleya amethystoglossa The lip is bright magenta in color and partially wraps around the column. The throat varies in color from white to pale yellow or gold. Flowers are produced from late fall to early spring. "C. amethystoglossa" grows best in intermediate or warm growing conditions. This species is closely related to "C. guttata" in many ways but differs in flower color and other minor botanical details. There have been a few coerulea and alba forms found in the wild. There are several synonyms for this species: "Cattleya amethystoglossa" var. "lilacina", "Cattleya guttata keteleerii", "Cattleya guttatta lilacina", "Cattleya guttata prinzii", "Cattleya guttata"