Narrow Green-banded Swallowtail
NameNarrow Green-banded Swallowtail
Scientific NameGraphium agamemnon (This is a butterfly, not a plant)
Common NamesNarrow Green-banded Swallowtail, Tailed Jay
Plant FamilyNot applicable (This is an insect, family Papilionidae)
Natural HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and gardens across Southeast Asia and Australia. It is often found in areas with its host plants, such as species of Annona and Magnolia.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesThis item is a butterfly and is not recognized as a medicinal plant in ethnobotanical traditions. Its primary role is ecological, as a pollinator and part of the food chain.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNot applicable, as this is an insect and not a medicinal plant. No known medicinal contraindications for human consumption or application as a plant.
Cultivation NotesNot applicable for a medicinal plant. Refers to the breeding and rearing of butterflies, which involves specific host plants for larvae and nectar sources for adults.
Raritycommon
Description
The image depicts a Narrow Green-banded Swallowtail butterfly, an insect species, not a plant. It features striking black wings adorned with bright green bands and spots.
