Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
arguta
ID:
519825

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 3: 15 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519157

Common Names

  • Arguta Actinidia
  • Arguta Kiwi
  • Arguta Chinese Gooseberry

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Synonyms

  • Actinidia arguta platyphylla (A.Gray ex Miq.) H.Ohba [unknown]
  • Actinidia arguta erythrocarpa S.Ohtani [unknown]
  • Actinidia arguta purpurea (Rehder) C.F.Liang ex Q.Q.Chang [unknown]
  • Actinidia arguta rufinervis Nakai [unknown]
  • Actinidia callosa arguta (Siebold & Zucc.) Makino [unknown]
  • Actinidia chartacea Hu [unknown]
  • Actinidia cordifolia Miq. [unknown]
  • Actinidia japonica Nakai [unknown]
  • Actinidia megalocarpa Nakai in Nakai & Kitag. [unknown]
  • Actinidia melanandra latifolia E.Pritz. [unknown]
  • Actinidia platyphylla A.Gray ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Actinidia purpurea Rehder [unknown]
  • Actinidia rufa arguta (Siebold & Zucc.) Dunn [unknown]
  • Actinidia rufa typica Dunn [unknown]
  • Actinidia arguta arguta [unknown]
  • Actinidia arguta purpurea (Rehder) C.F.Liang [deprecated]
  • Actinidia arguta cordifolia (Miq.) Bean [unknown]
  • Trochostigma argutum Siebold & Zucc. [unknown]
  • Actinidia arguta curta Skvortsov [unknown]
  • Actinidia arguta dunnii H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Actinidia arguta megalocarpa (Nakai) Kitag. [unknown]

Description

Actinidia arguta (also called Hardy Kiwi, among many other common names) is a woody vine native to China, Japan, and Korea. It grows in moist, shady, and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Actinidia arguta 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Actinidia arguta var. giraldii (Diels) Vorosch.
Actinidia arguta var. hypoleuca (Nakai) Kitam.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Actinidia arguta has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Actinidia arguta 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 arguta

Actinidia arguta can be found in the forests of Japan, Korea, and China.

Actinidia arguta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actinidia arguta?

Actinidia arguta

What is the common name of Actinidia arguta?

Hardy Kiwi

What is the natural habitat of Actinidia arguta?

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,