Apple-green Swallowtail
NameApple-green Swallowtail
Scientific NameNot a plant species
Common NamesApple-green Swallowtail (Butterfly)
Plant FamilyNot applicable (Insecta)
Natural HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, primarily in New Guinea and surrounding islands. This description pertains to the butterfly, not a plant.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesAs a butterfly, the Apple-green Swallowtail has no known traditional medicinal uses as a plant. The plant it is pictured feeding on is unidentified and its medicinal properties are unknown.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNot applicable, as this entry describes an insect, not a medicinal plant.
Cultivation NotesNot applicable for a medicinal plant. Rearing the butterfly involves specific host plants for larvae (e.g., species of Annonaceae) and nectar sources for adults.
Rarityuncommon
Description
The Apple-green Swallowtail (Graphium weiskei) is a species of butterfly, not a plant. It is characterized by its striking black, white, and iridescent green-blue wings, often found in tropical forests.
