Pararistolochia australopithecurus
Pararistolochia australopithecurus is an Australian rainforest vine in the Aristolochiaceae or birthwort family. It is a host plant for the Cairns birdwing butterfly and the red-bodied swallowtail. Found in the area around Mount Bellenden Ker of north Queensland. Between the Little Mulgrave River and the South Johnstone River.[2]
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| Species: | P. australopithecurus |
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| Pararistolochia australopithecurus Michael J.Parsons (1996)[1] | |
See also: Richmond birdwing butterfly vine
References
- "Pararistolochia australopithecurus". Australian National Botanic Gardens.
- information sign at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney
Cairns birdwing butterfly
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