Richmond Birdwing Butterfly Vine

Climbing Vine

Description:

Climbing Scrambling Habit. Evergreen Perennial
Dark Green leaves to 25 cm long and Yellow small pipe-shaped Purple striped flowers to 2 cm in Summer

Natural Habitat: Sub-Tropical Rain Forest

Aspect: Full Sun / Partial Shade

Soil/Conditions: Adaptable / Moist

Special Features:
• Important larval food plant for Richmond Birdwing Butterfly (Ornithoptera richmondii)

      Replaces Dutchman's Pipe (Which is toxic to Richmond Birdwing Butterfly) 

Garden Styles:

• Gardening for Biodiversity
• Birds and Butterflies
• Native Rainforest