Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
trichogyna
ID:
520023

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 8: 278 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519355

Common Names

  • Three-stigmed Kiwi Vine
  • Three-stigmed Silver Vine
  • Three-stigmed Cat Powder

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Synonyms

  • Actinidia callosa trichogyna (Franch.) Finet & Gagnep. [unknown]

Description

Actinidia trichogyna (also called Hairy Kiwi, among many other common names) is a deciduous, woody, climbing vine native to the mountains of central and southern China. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. The fruits are edible and have a bright red skin and white flesh. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and grows best in full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Actinidia trichogyna is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used to make tea and its fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Actinidia trichogyna has white, fragrant flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Actinidia trichogyna is a deciduous, woody vine that can grow up to 10 m (33 ft) in length. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Actinidia trichogyna

Actinidia trichogyna is native to China.

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What are the characteristics of Actinidia trichogyna?

Actinidia trichogyna is a deciduous shrub with a climbing growth habit. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the summer.

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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