Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
melliana
ID:
519975

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Anz. Akad. Wiss. Wien, Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 59: 57 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519307

Common Names

  • Mell's Actinidia
  • Mell's Kiwi
  • Actinidia melliana

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Description

Actinidia melliana (also called mellow-fruited kiwifruit, among many other common names) is a deciduous climber native to China. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and white flowers, and is found in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Actinidia melliana 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 melliana has small, white flowers with five petals. Seed: The seed of Actinidia melliana is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. Seedlings: The seedlings of Actinidia melliana are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Actinidia melliana can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in early spring or fall, and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Actinidia melliana

Actinidia melliana can be found in the forests of China.

Actinidia melliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actinidia melliana?

Actinidia melliana

What is the common name of Actinidia melliana?

Honey-fruited kiwifruit

What is the natural habitat of Actinidia melliana?

Forests and thickets in China

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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