Parnassius dongalaicus
NameParnassius dongalaicus
Scientific NameParnassius dongalaicus
Common NamesDongala Apollo
Plant FamilyNot applicable; Parnassius dongalaicus is an insect (butterfly), not a plant.
Natural HabitatHigh-altitude mountainous regions, typically found in rocky areas and alpine meadows where its larval host plants (often species of Sedum or Rhodiola) grow.
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Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesAs an insect, Parnassius dongalaicus is not traditionally used as a medicinal plant in ethnobotany. There are no known herbal or medicinal uses associated with this species in traditional plant medicine.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNot applicable; this is an insect, not a medicinal plant, and therefore has no known contraindications in herbal medicine.
Cultivation NotesNot applicable; this is an insect, not a plant to be cultivated for medicinal purposes. Its survival depends on the conservation of its natural high-altitude habitats and specific host plants.
Rarityuncommon
Description
The image displays a Parnassius dongalaicus butterfly, a species of Apollo butterfly, resting on gravel. It is characterized by its white wings with black spots and prominent red ocelli. This organism is an insect, not a plant, and therefore does not possess botanical or medicinal plant properties.
