It also grows in tropical north eastern Queensland, where it is a food plant for the Cairns birdwing butterfly.

In recent times there have been programs by schools and government authorities, attempting to encourage new plantings of this vine.

Aaristolochia praevenosa grows as a large woody vine, characterized by dense brown hairs on leaf stems, shoots and flowering parts.

The fruit is an orange ribbed capsule, oblong or oval in shape, 2 to 4 cm (0.8–1.6 in) long.

Appropriate watering, weed removal, protection from snails, climbing support and fertilizing are recommended for young plants.