Actinidia arguta
Hardy kiwi
Actinidia arguta, commonly known as hardy kiwi or kiwi berry, is a vigorous climbing vine native to East Asia. Unlike its larger relatives, it produces small, grape-sized fruits with edible skins. Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, this resilient plant offers significant nutritional benefits and versatile culinary applications.
- Scientific name: Actinidia arguta
- Family: Actinidiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Actinidia arguta, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Ericales. Finally, it is a member of the family Actinidiaceae and the genus Actinidia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Actinidiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Actinidia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Actinidia argupta, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Chinese, it is referred to as 软枣猕猴桃 (zh-hans), 軟棗獼猴桃 (zh-hant), and 軟棗獼猴桃 (zh-hk). In Poland, the species is known as aktinidia ostrolistna (pl), while in Russia, it is called Актинидия острая (ru).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 软枣猕猴桃 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 軟棗獼猴桃 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 軟棗獼猴桃 | Wikidata |
| pl | aktinidia ostrolistna | Wikidata |
| ru | Актинидия острая | Wikidata |
| fr | Kiwaï | Wikidata |
| ko | 다래나무 | Wikidata |
| fi | japaninlaikkuköynnös | Wikidata |
| hu | kopasz kivi | Wikidata |
| de | Scharfzähniger Strahlengriffel | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide and diverse geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions. In Middle Europe, its presence can be specifically noted within Austria. Moving toward the east, it is found across various parts of the Russian Far East, including the Kuril Islands, Sakhalin, and Primorye. Additionally, the species extends its range into Central Asia, where it grows in Uzbekistan. Together, these locations highlight the plant's ability to inhabit varied environments across the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as hardy kiwi, is a perennial woody climber characterized by several distinct morphological features. Its climbing stems are flexible and vigorous, often utilizing tendrils to ascend through surrounding vegetation. Beneath the soil, a robust system of roots provides necessary anchorage and nutrient absorption to support its sprawling growth. The plant features broad, simple, and heart-shaped leaves that are densely arranged along the vines, playing a crucial role in photosynthesis. Finally, it produces edible, small, oval-shaped fruits that are covered in a fine fuzz, containing the concentrated medicinal and nutritional properties for which the species is valued.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Actinidia arguta has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-catechin, (-)-epicatechin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-catechin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Actinidia arguta has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Actinidia arguta has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include colorectal cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| colorectal cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |