Actinidia chinensis
Summary
| Resource Type | Organism |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | A.chinensis |
| Genus | Actinidia |
| Species | chinensis |
| Common Name | Kiwifruit |
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| Description | Order: Theales Family: Actinidiaceae Native to China, mainly in the southern and central parts, in mountain forests at 800-1400 m. Actinidia deliciosa is widely cultivated in many countries, including New Zealand, Brazil, Chile and Italy. A dioecious (individual plants are either male or female), vigorous woody vine with large, leathery heart-shaped green leaves up to 25 cm across, which turn a reddish colour in autumn. Credits: Royal Botanic Gardens |
