The orchid Phalaenopsis Viovenus is a hybrid registered with the Royal Horticultural Society by C.A.Russell in 1973. It is originated by Thornton's Orch.
Top three species ancestors and their influences are

• Phalaenopsis violacea (50.00%)  subgenus Polychilos  section: Zebrinae 
• Phalaenopsis lindenii (25.00%)  subgenus Phalaenopsis  section: Stauroglottis 
• Phalaenopsis equestris (25.00%)  subgenus Phalaenopsis  section: Stauroglottis