Plant Details

Scientific Name: Pararistolochia praevenosa
  • Common Name: Birdwing Butterfly Vine
  • Type: Vine, Climber
  • Family: ARISTOLOCHIACEAE
  • Status: RARE
  • Flowers: Yellow, red, tubular 35 mm. Spring
  • Fruit: Yellow, ribbed, 4 cm.
  • Vegetation Type: Rainforest
  • Species List: Wooroi Day Use Area Tracks, Cooroy Mill Site, Wooroi Palm Grove, Batianoff 87, Upper Yandina Creek, Heritage Park

Cultural Notes

Bushfire intolerant.

Identification Notes

Corky older stems. Leaves sometimes hairy. Petiole Articulate and Stem-clasping.

Landscaping Notes

Shade-loving. Climber for semi-shaded positions. Average soil.

Successfully propagated by Coolum Community Native Nursery.
Successfully propagated by Florabunda Bushcare nursery Woombye
Successfully propagated by Mooloolah Native Nursery

Associated Fauna

Host Plant of Richmond Birdwing Butterfly.

  • Pararistolochia praevenosa
  • Pararistolochia praevenosa
  • Pararistolochia praevenosa
  • Pararistolochia praevenosa
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