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Richmond Birdwing Vine

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Pararistolochia praevenosa

Plant Number: 20

Common Name: Richmond Birdwing Vine, Birdwing Butterfly Vine

Scientific Name Pararistolochia praevenosa

Derivation of name

Pararistolochia – From the Greek 'aristos' meaning 'best' and locheia meaning 'childbirth' in reference to the belief that the plant was effective against infections caused by childbirth

Description

  • A woody, climbing vine to 20 metres
  • Firm leaves to 25 cm glossy above, paler below
  • Young shoots densely hairy; older stems corky
  • Tubular creamy or pink hairy flowers to 20 mm
  • Yellow ribbed oblong fruit to 4 cm

Fauna Usage

The leaves of this vine are the only food source for the caterpillar of the Richmond Birdwing Butterfly (Ornithoptera richmondia).  This is one of Australia's largest butterflies and has been listed as vulnerable in Queensland (Qld Nature Conservation Act 1992).

Acknowledgment: Mangroves to Mountains, South Seedbank




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Last reviewed 27 May 2020
Last updated 27 May 2020