Pararistolochia schlechteri
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Pararistolochia schlechteri is a species of tree native to the tropical South Island of Papua New Guinea
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This tree is known as the host plant of the largest butterfly, the rare Alexandra's birdwing (Ornithoptera alexandrae
). Pararistolochia dielsiana may also be used as host from time to time.
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea , officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, is a country in Oceania, occupying the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and numerous offshore islands...
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This tree is known as the host plant of the largest butterfly, the rare Alexandra's birdwing (Ornithoptera alexandrae
Queen Alexandra's Birdwing
Queen Alexandra's Birdwing is the largest butterfly in the world.The species was named by Lord Walter Rothschild in 1907, in honour of Queen Alexandra, wife of King Edward VII of the United Kingdom...
). Pararistolochia dielsiana may also be used as host from time to time.