Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
fortunati
ID:
519897

Status:
valid

Authors:
Finet & Gagnep.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 53: 574 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519229

Common Names

  • Actinidia fortunati
  • Fortunat's Kiwi
  • Fortunat's Chinese Gooseberry

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Synonyms

  • Actinidia asymmetrica F.Chun [unknown]
  • Actinidia dielsii H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Actinidia glaucophylla F.Chun [unknown]
  • Actinidia glaucophylla asymmetrica (F.Chun) C.F.Liang [unknown]
  • Actinidia glaucophylla robusta C.F.Liang [unknown]
  • Actinidia glaucophylla rotunda C.F.Liang [unknown]
  • Actinidia gracilis C.F.Liang [unknown]
  • Actinidia longicauda F.Chun [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Actinidia fortunati 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 fortunati 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 fortunati 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 fortunati

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

Actinidia fortunati FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actinidia fortunati?

Actinidia fortunati

What is the common name of Actinidia fortunati?

Fortunat's Kiwi

What is the natural habitat of Actinidia fortunati?

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-2620681: Based on the initial data import
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Achille Eugène Finet (1863-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Finet' in the authors string.