The orchid Phalaenopsis Sunset Beauty is a hybrid in the
Phalaenopsis genus.
registered with the Royal Horticultural Society
by Thornton's Orch. in 1978.
It is originated by Fredk.L.Thornton
Registered parents are
Phalaenopsis Elisa
×
Phalaenopsis Linda Cheok.
The key influencing species of this hybrid are
Phalaenopsis mannii (25.00%
)
Phalaenopsis equestris (25.00%
subgenus
Phalaenopsis
section:
Stauroglottis
)
Phalaenopsis amabilis subsp. amabilis (14.65%
)
listed in order of their genetic contribution.