Lowland Richmond Birdwing Butterfly Vine
Paristolochia praevenos
Common Name:
Lowland Richmond birdwing butterfly vine
Scientific Name:
Paristolochia praevenos
Height:
The birdwing butterfly vine grows about 10-20 metres.
Leaves:
It has alternate narrow, lanceolate-shaped leaves with a sandpapery texture.
Flowers:
Flowers are 2.5 centimetres long, tubular, and pinkish with yellow inside. They flower from September to November.
Fruit:
It has orange oval-shaped seedpods with a fleshy centre.
Geographical location:
Found only in subtropical Southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales.
Conservation status:
Near threatened.
Photo & Research by:
Emma
Interesting fact:
The Richmond birdwing butterfly vine is the main larval host plant to the Richmond birdwing butterfly. This butterfly is a threatened species at risk of extinction.
