Actinidia arisanensis

Family: Actinidiaceae

What it is like

A climber. It loses its leaves during the year. It can grow 5 m tall. Plants are separately male and female. The fruit are 205 cm long. It contains small seeds.

Where it is found

It grows in thickets and forests. It grows between 1,160-2,260 m above sea level. It is damaged by frost.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Taiwan

How it is used for food

The fruit can be eaten raw or cooked. The seeds can also be eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Actinidia rankanensis Hayata; Actinidia remoganensis Hayata;