English Common Name: Red Butterfly Wing, Mariposa Chinese Name / 中文名: 蝴蝶草 (Húdié cǎo) Other Local Name: Bunga Kupu-kupu (Malaysia) Family Name: Fabaceae Scientific Name: Christia vespertilionis Synonym: Christia vespertilionis var. vespertilionis, Hedysarum vespertilionis, Lourea vespertilionis Classification: Angiosperms (Flowering Plants) > Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants Division) > Fabales > Fabaceae (Bean Family) > Christia Origin: Southern and Southeast Asia Characteristic: A plant with purple leaves that resemble flying butterflies. Care Requirements: Prefers semi-shade and moderate watering. Pictures Location: Penang, Malaysia ![]() ![]() |