Parides lysander
NameParides lysander
Scientific NameParides lysander
Common NamesLysander's Cattleheart
Plant FamilyNot applicable - subject is an animal (butterfly)
Natural HabitatThis butterfly species is native to the Neotropical realm, commonly found in tropical rainforests and humid evergreen forests of South America.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNot applicable - the subject is an animal (butterfly), not a medicinal plant, and therefore has no traditional ethnobotanical uses.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNot applicable - the subject is an animal (butterfly), not a medicinal plant, and thus has no known contraindications in herbal medicine.
Cultivation NotesNot applicable - the subject is an animal (butterfly), not a plant to be cultivated for medicinal purposes.
Raritycommon
Description
The image displays Parides lysander, a species of swallowtail butterfly, not a plant. It is characterized by its black wings, iridescent blue patches on the forewings, and prominent pink or red markings on the hindwings.
