Actinidia eriantha
Actinidia eriantha, commonly known as the hairy kiwi, is a deciduous climbing vine native to East Asia. Renowned for its fuzzy, edible fruits, this medicinal plant offers significant health benefits. Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, it is traditionally utilized in herbal remedies to support digestion and enhance overall immunity.
- Scientific name: Actinidia eriantha
- Family: Actinidiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Ericales, and the family Actinidiaceae. Finally, it is 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 |
Common Names
This plant, Actinidia eriantha, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic context and the specific part of the plant being referenced. In Chinese (zh), it is frequently called 毛花猕猴桃, 毛冬瓜根, or 毛花杨桃, while in Simplified Chinese (zh-cn) it is specifically referred to as 毛花猕猴桃, and in Traditional Chinese (zh-tw) it is known as 毛花獼猴桃.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 毛花猕猴桃 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 毛花猕猴桃 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 毛花獼猴桃 | Wikidata |
| zh | 毛冬瓜根 | Wikidata |
| zh | 毛花杨桃 | Wikidata |
| zh | 毛冬瓜叶 | Wikidata |
| zh | 白藤梨 | Wikidata |
| zh | 毛冬瓜 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Actinidia eriantha, possesses a specific range within East Asia. Its primary occurrence is found throughout the South-Central region of China. Additionally, the species is widely distributed across the Southeast part of the country. These two distinct areas define the core geographical footprint of the species. Consequently, its natural habitat is concentrated within these specific Chinese provinces.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Actinidia eriantha, utilizes its roots as a vital component for its physiological processes and potential medicinal applications. The roots serve as the primary anchoring system, securing the climbing vine into the substrate while facilitating the absorption of essential water and nutrients from the soil. In many species within the genus Actinidia, the underground structures are studied for their bioactive compounds, which may contribute to the plant's overall therapeutic profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Actinidia eriantha has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include polysaccharide.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| polysaccharide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Actinidia eriantha has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancers, chronic hepatitis, colon cancer, hernia, leukemia.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chronic hepatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colon cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hernia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leukemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rectal prolapse | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stomach cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| uterine prolapse | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |