Status:
valid
Authors:
Finet & Gagnep.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Bot. France 4: 18 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519257
Common Names
- Actinidia holotricha
- Hairy Kiwi
- Hairy Chinese Gooseberry
Description
Actinidia holotricha (also called Hairy Kiwi, among many other common names) is a vine with small, white flowers and edible fruits. It is native to China, and is found in moist woods and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Actinidia holotricha is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and produces fragrant white flowers in the spring. The fruits are edible and can be used in jams, jellies, and other recipes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Actinidia holotricha has small, white flowers with five petals. Seed: The seed of Actinidia holotricha is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. Seedlings: The seedlings of Actinidia holotricha are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Actinidia holotricha is an evergreen vine native to China. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in partial shade. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a rooting medium. Layering is done by bending a branch to the ground and covering it with soil. Once the branch has rooted, it can be cut from the parent plant and transplanted.
Where to Find Actinidia holotricha
Actinidia holotricha is native to China and is found in forests, thickets, and open areas.
Actinidia holotricha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actinidia holotricha?
Actinidia holotricha
What are the common names of Actinidia holotricha?
Hairy Kiwi
What is the natural habitat of Actinidia holotricha?
Forests, woodlands, and scrublands
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,