Actinidia kolomikta

Kolomikta

Actinidia kolomiktan, commonly known as the Kolomikta vine, is a vigorous climbing plant native to East Asia. Renowned for its nutritious, tangy berries, it is highly valued in traditional medicine. Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential for supporting immunity and overall wellness.

  • Scientific name: Actinidia kolomikta
  • Family: Actinidiaceae
  • Native range: Asia-Temperate

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ericales, it falls into 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, known scientifically as Actinidia kolomikta, is referred to by several common names in Chinese depending on the specific regional standard. In Simplified Chinese, it is commonly called 狗枣猕猴桃, a name used across mainland China (zh-cn), Singapore (zh-sg), and in the general Simplified Chinese script (zh-hans). In Traditional Chinese, the plant is identified as 狗棗獼猴桃, which is the standard nomenclature used in Hong Kong (zh-hk) and for the Traditional Chinese script (zh-hant).
Language Common Name Source
zh-hans 狗枣猕猴桃 Wikidata
zh-hant 狗棗獼猴桃 Wikidata
zh-hk 狗棗獼猴桃 Wikidata
zh-cn 狗枣猕猴桃 Wikidata
zh-sg 狗枣猕猴桃 Wikidata
zh-tw 狗棗獼猴桃 Wikidata
pl aktinidia pstrolistna Wikidata
ru актинидия коломикта Wikidata
fr Kiwi arctique Wikidata
fi kiinanlaikkuköynnös Wikidata

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across several distinct regions. In the Russian Far East, it can be found growing in the Khabarovsk area. Its distribution also extends to the Kuril Islands and the Primorye region within the same territory. Additionally, the species is documented on the island of Sakhalin. Beyond the Russian Far East, its presence is noted as far south as Uzbekistan in Central Asia.

Region Area Source
Russian Far East Khabarovsk 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, Actinidia kolomikta, utilizes various components for its medicinal and nutritional properties, most notably its leaves and roots. The leaves are highly valued for their rich concentration of vitamins and antioxidants, often being used in teas or extracts to support health. Additionally, the root of the plant can be processed and utilized in traditional applications, contributing to the overall therapeutic profile of this climbing vine.
Total parts
2
Scientific sources
2
Plant Part Sources Confidence
root 1 ★☆☆☆☆
leaves 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Actinidia kolomikta has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include actinoside C, polyphenol, polysaccharide.

Total chemicals
3
Scientific sources
3

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
actinoside C 1 ★☆☆☆☆
polyphenol 1 ★☆☆☆☆
polysaccharide 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Activities

Actinidia kolomikta has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antitumor.

Total activities
2
Scientific sources
2

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Confidence
Antioxidant 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Antitumor 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Actinidia kolomikta has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, postprandial hyperglycemia, type 2 diabetes.

Total uses
3
Scientific sources
3

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Confidence
cancer 1 ★☆☆☆☆
postprandial hyperglycemia 1 ★☆☆☆☆
type 2 diabetes 1 ★☆☆☆☆