Broad-leaved actinidia
Actinidia latifolia

Family: Actinidiaceae

What it is like

A climber. It loses its leaves during the year. It grows up to 7 m long. The leaves are oval and 8-14 cm long by 5-10 cm wide. The flowers are pale yellow. Male and female flowers are on separate plants. The fruit are oval and 2 cm across.

There are 40-60 Actinidia species. The Actinidiaceae are a mainly tropical family.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows naturally in China in Guangxi Province. It grows on sunny hillsides. In Sichuan and Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Cambodia, China, Indochina, Laos, Malaysia, SE Asia, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw or cooked. They are also used for jam or wine.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

It can be grown from seed or cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Duongdao la-rong

Synonyms

Actinidia championii Benth.; Heptaca latifolia Gardner & Champ.;