Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
callosa
ID:
519838

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Intr. Nat. Syst. Bot. , ed. 2: 439 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519170

Common Names

  • Callosa Actinidia
  • Callosa Kiwi
  • Callosa Chinese Gooseberry

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Synonyms

  • Actinidia arisanensis Hayata [unknown]
  • Actinidia formosana Hayata [unknown]
  • Actinidia rankanensis Hayata [unknown]
  • Actinidia remoganensis Hayata [unknown]
  • Actinidia callosa callosa [unknown]
  • Actinidia callosa pubiramula C.Y.Wu [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Actinidia callosa 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 callosa var. formosana Finet & Gagnep.
Actinidia callosa var. henryi Maxim.
Actinidia callosa var. pubescens Dunn
Actinidia callosa var. acuminata C.F.Liang
Actinidia callosa var. discolor C.F.Liang
Actinidia callosa var. strigillosa C.F.Liang

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Actinidia callosa 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 callosa 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 callosa

Actinidia callosa is native to China and is found in forests, thickets, and open areas.

Actinidia callosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actinidia callosa?

Actinidia callosa

What is the common name of Actinidia callosa?

Callous Kiwi

What is the natural habitat of Actinidia callosa?

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,

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