Actinidia macrosperma
Actinidia macrospermma, commonly known as the large-seeded kiwi, is a lesser-known medicinal plant belonging to the Vitaceae family. Renowned for its antioxidant properties, this climbing vine offers significant therapeutic potential. Research suggests its bioactive compounds may support immune function and combat oxidative stress, marking it as a valuable botanical resource.
- Scientific name: Actinidia macrosperma
- Family: Actinidiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Ericales, it is a member of the family Actinidiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Actinidia as the species Actinidia macrosperma.
| 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 is indigenous to specific regions within the vast landscape of China. Its primary presence is recorded throughout the South-Central part of the country. Additionally, the species can be found extending into the Southeast territories of China. These localized habitats define the natural range where the plant thrives in the wild. Consequently, its geographical distribution is concentrated within these particular Chinese provinces.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Actinidia macrosperma has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (E)-phytol, Actinine, Dihydronepetalactone, Linalool, asiatic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (E)-phytol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Actinine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dihydronepetalactone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Linalool | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asiatic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dihydroactinidiolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Actinidia macrosperma has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Actinidia macrosperma has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancers, leprosy.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancers | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| leprosy | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |