Paphiopedilum violascens is accepted species in  the family Orchidaceae  subfamily: Cypripedioideae,  
Genus Paphiopedilum   subgenus Sigmatopetalum  section: Barbata 
Infraspecific taxa recognized within Paphiopedilum violascens: infraspecific taxa
This species is found in N. & E. New Guinea to Bismarck Arch. (Manus I.).