The orchid Paphiopedilum Nightwing is a hybrid registered with the Royal Horticultural Society by Orchid Zone in 1991. It is originated by T.Root
Top three species ancestors and their influences are

• Paphiopedilum callosum (46.88%)  subgenus Sigmatopetalum  subsection: Barbata 
• Paphiopedilum lawrenceanum (37.50%)  subgenus Sigmatopetalum  subsection: Barbata 
• Paphiopedilum purpuratum (6.25%)  subgenus Sigmatopetalum  section: Planipetalum