Cheiridopsis purpurea is a species of succulent plant from South Africa.

[2] They are grey-green in colour with slightly crimped margins and are spotted with transparent dots.

[2] The old leaves form persistent corky brown sheaths that protect new growth when they dry out and die.

[2][4] This species differs from others in this genus in that the petals do not fully unfold, but hide the stamens and feather stigmas.

While this species is not currently threatened, it is considered to be rare by the South African National Biodiversity Institute due as it is a habitat specialist and has a small range.

The combination of these two factors mean that it is not a common species, even if it is not yet uncommon enough or threatened enough to be considered at risk of extinction.