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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |