Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
chinensis
ID:
519857

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 6: 303 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519189

Common Names

  • Chinensis Actinidia
  • Chinensis Kiwi
  • Chinensis Chinese Gooseberry

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Synonyms

  • Actinidia chinensis jinggangshanensis C.F.Liang [unknown]
  • Actinidia chinensis jinggangshanensis (C.F.Liang) C.F.Liang & A.R.Ferguson [unknown]
  • Actinidia chinensis rufopulpa C.F.Liang & R.H.Huang [unknown]
  • Actinidia chinensis rufopulpa (C.F.Liang & R.H.Huang) C.F.Liang & A.R.Ferguson [unknown]
  • Actinidia chinensis latifolia A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Actinidia chinensis chinensis [unknown]
  • Actinidia multipetaloides H.Z.Jiang [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Actinidia chinensis 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 chinensis var. setosa H.L.Li
Actinidia chinensis var. deliciosa (A.Chev.) A.Chev.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Actinidia chinensis 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 chinensis 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 chinensis

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

Actinidia chinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actinidia chinensis?

Actinidia chinensis

What is the common name of Actinidia chinensis?

Chinese Kiwi

What is the natural habitat of Actinidia chinensis?

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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