Rajah Brooke's Birdwing
NameRajah Brooke's Birdwing
Scientific NameOrnithoptera brookiana
Common NamesRajah Brooke's Birdwing
Plant FamilyN/A - This is an insect (family Papilionidae), not a plant.
Natural HabitatTropical rainforests of the Malay Peninsula and Borneo, typically found near streams and rivers where its host plant, *Aristolochia*, grows.
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Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesAs an insect, the Rajah Brooke's Birdwing is not traditionally used as a medicinal plant. It is a protected species due to its beauty and rarity, and its primary ecological role is as a pollinator and part of the food chain.
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Contraindications & WarningsN/A - This is an insect and not a medicinal plant. It is a protected species under CITES Appendix II, meaning international trade is regulated.
Cultivation NotesN/A - This is an insect. Its conservation involves protecting its natural habitat and host plants (*Aristolochia* species).
Rarityuncommon
Description
The Rajah Brooke's Birdwing is a striking butterfly, not a plant. It is characterized by its velvety black wings with iridescent green markings on the hindwings and a bright red collar. It is native to the rainforests of the Malay Peninsula and Borneo.
