Chinese gooseberry
Actinidia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (15 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Chinese gooseberry, scientifically known as Actinidia, is a versatile climbing vine prized for its nutrient-dense fruit. Beyond its culinary appeal, it holds significant medicinal potential due to its high concentrations of vitamin C, antioxidants, and enzymes. These properties support immune function, digestion, and overall cardiovascular health in various traditional therapies.
- Family
- Actinidiaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Chinese Gooseberry · Kiwi-Fruit
- Scientific synonyms
- Trochostigma · Kalomikta
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Chinese gooseberry
- kiwi-fruit
Scientific Names
Accepted name
ActinidiaSynonyms
- Trochostigma
- Kalomikta
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Kiwis y Parientes
German:
- Strahlengriffel
- Strahlengriffel
French:
- Actinidier
- Actinidie
- actinidie
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ericales, it is classified under the family Actinidiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Actinidia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Actinidiaceae |
| Genus | Actinidia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical presence across several European regions. In Northern Europe, its habitat can be found within the borders of Sweden. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is distributed throughout Germany, Austria, and the Czechia-Slovakia region. Furthermore, its range extends into Southeastern Europe, specifically reaching into Italy. Consequently, these various locations highlight the plant's wide ecological footprint across the continent.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. |
| Russian Far East | Primorye |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Actinidia has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Phenols, triterpenoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phenols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Natural products and bioprospecting
Phenols
- Natural products and bioprospecting
triterpenoids
- Natural products and bioprospecting
Activities
Actinidia has 6 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antiproliferative.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anticancer
- Natural products and bioprospecting
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antidiabetic
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antimicrobial
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antioxidant
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antiproliferative
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Neuroprotective
- Natural products and bioprospecting
Medicinal Uses
Actinidia has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancers, cardiovascular system, dyspepsia, hemorrhoids, rheumatism.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| cancers | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular system | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dyspepsia | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hemorrhoids | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |