Actinidia acuminata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
519823
Status:
valid
Authors:
Budishch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 8: 167 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519155
Common Names
- Acuminata Actinidia
- Acuminata Kiwi
- Acuminata Chinese Gooseberry
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- Actinidia suifunensis Budishch. [unknown]
Description
Actinidia acuminata (also called Acuminate Kiwi, among many other common names) is a woody vine native to China. It grows in moist, shady, and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Actinidia acuminata is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It produces small, white flowers in the spring and has a spreading habit. The foliage is dark green and provides a nice contrast to other plants in the landscape.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Actinidia acuminata has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon.
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Actinidia acuminata is a deciduous, woody vine that can grow up to 10 m (33 ft) in height. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, moist soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and should be about 10 cm (4 in) long. Layering is done by bending a low-growing branch to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch should be left in place until it has rooted, then it can be cut from the parent plant and transplanted.
Where to Find Actinidia acuminata
Actinidia acuminata can be found in the forests of China.
Actinidia acuminata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actinidia acuminata?
Actinidia acuminata
What is the common name of Actinidia acuminata?
Acuminate-Fruited Kiwi
What is the natural habitat of Actinidia acuminata?
Forests, thickets, and stream banks
Species in the Actinidia genus
Actinidia persicina, Actinidia acuminata, Actinidia arguta, Actinidia callosa, Actinidia chengkouensis, Actinidia chinensis, Actinidia chrysantha, Actinidia cylindrica, Actinidia eriantha, Actinidia farinosa, Actinidia fasciculoides, Actinidia fortunati, Actinidia fulvicoma, Actinidia glauco-callosa, Actinidia grandiflora, Actinidia hemsleyana, Actinidia henryi, Actinidia holotricha, Actinidia hubeiensis, Actinidia indochinensis, Actinidia indochinensis, Actinidia jijiangensis, Actinidia kolomikta, Actinidia laevissima, Actinidia lanceolata, Actinidia latifolia, Actinidia liangguangensis, Actinidia lijiangensis, Actinidia linguiensis, Actinidia longicarpa, Actinidia macrosperma, Actinidia melanandra, Actinidia melliana, Actinidia obovata, Actinidia pentapetala, Actinidia pilosula, Actinidia polygama, Actinidia rongshuiensis, Actinidia rubricaulis, Actinidia rubus, Actinidia rudis, Actinidia rufa, Actinidia rufotricha, Actinidia sabiifolia, Actinidia sorbifolia, Actinidia stellatopilosa, Actinidia strigosa, Actinidia styracifolia, Actinidia suberifolia, Actinidia tetramera,
Species in the Actinidiaceae family
Actinidia persicina, Actinidia acuminata, Actinidia arguta, Actinidia callosa, Actinidia chengkouensis, Actinidia chinensis, Actinidia chrysantha, Actinidia cylindrica, Actinidia eriantha, Actinidia farinosa, Actinidia fasciculoides, Actinidia fortunati, Actinidia fulvicoma, Actinidia glauco-callosa, Actinidia grandiflora, Actinidia hemsleyana, Actinidia henryi, Actinidia holotricha, Actinidia hubeiensis, Actinidia indochinensis, Actinidia indochinensis, Actinidia jijiangensis, Actinidia kolomikta, Actinidia laevissima, Actinidia lanceolata, Actinidia latifolia, Actinidia liangguangensis, Actinidia lijiangensis, Actinidia linguiensis, Actinidia longicarpa, Actinidia macrosperma, Actinidia melanandra, Actinidia melliana, Actinidia obovata, Actinidia pentapetala, Actinidia pilosula, Actinidia polygama, Actinidia rongshuiensis, Actinidia rubricaulis, Actinidia rubus, Actinidia rudis, Actinidia rufa, Actinidia rufotricha, Actinidia sabiifolia, Actinidia sorbifolia, Actinidia stellatopilosa, Actinidia strigosa, Actinidia styracifolia, Actinidia suberifolia, Actinidia tetramera,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2620607: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Fedorovich Budishchev (d.1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Budishch.' in the authors string.