Actinidia chinensis var. deliciosa
Actinidia chinensis var. deliciosas, commonly known as the Hayward kiwifruit, is a nutrient-dense medicinal plant celebrated for its high vitamin C and antioxidant content. Renowned for supporting digestive health and boosting immunity, this vine produces fleshy fruits essential in traditional and modern dietary therapies to promote overall wellness.
- Scientific name: Actinidia chinensis var. deliciosa
- Family: Actinidiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Actinidia chinensis var. deliciosia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Ericales and the family Actinidiaceae. It is further categorized under 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 |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse presence across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its distribution can be traced to the country of Sweden. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is found within the borders of Austria, Germany, and the Czechia-Slovakia region. Additionally, its range extends into Southeastern Europe, specifically reaching Italy. These varied locations highlight the plant's ability to adapt to different European environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| New Zealand | New Zealand North | WCVP |
| New Zealand | New Zealand South | WCVP |
Activities
Actinidia chinensis var. deliciosa has 7 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antioxidant, Antiproliferative, Antipyretic, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |