Actinidia melliana
Family: Actinidiaceae
What it is like
A climber up to 9 m long. The fruit is up to 2.2 cm long by 1.5 cm wide.
There are 40-60 Actinidia species. The Actinidiaceae are a mainly tropical family.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows naturally in Jiangsi, Guangxi, Guangdong and Hainan Provinces in China in forests between 800 - 1350 metres.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China
How it is used for food
The fruit is eaten raw or cooked.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
It can be grown from seed or cuttings.