Actinidia

9.6

A group of small climbing plants from Asia with woody stems that make fruit like kiwifruit

noun
/ˌæktɪˈnɪdiə/

Specialized

: Actinidia

Botanists have identified over forty distinct species within the Actinidia genus.

Examples

Actinidia plants are widely cultivated in temperate regions for their edible fruit.
The best-known member of the Actinidia genus is the kiwifruit vine.
The Actinidia plant thrives in well-drained soil.
Did you know that Actinidia includes the kiwifruit?
The actinidia plant produces small, juicy fruits known for their vibrant green skin.
Many gardeners choose to grow actinidia in their backyards due to the delicious kiwifruit it yields.
Actinidia vines thrive in sunny locations, making them a popular choice for backyard fruit gardens.

Compounds

bower actinidia

Specialized

9.9

A climbing Asian vine with long jagged leaves and white flower bunches that make small edible greenish-yellow fruit

Actinidia arguta

Specialized

8.8

A climbing plant from East Asia that makes small edible fruits like tiny kiwis

Actinidia polygama

Specialized

9.9

A climbing plant used for decoration with silvery leaves and small yellow edible fruit

Actinidia chinensis

Specialized

8.1

A climbing vine from China that produces edible kiwifruit

Actinidia deliciosa

Specialized

7.6

A climbing plant from China that produces the fuzzy brown kiwifruit

Surface Forms

Actinidia singular

Actinidias plural

Etymology

Actinidia comes from the Greek root aktis meaning 'ray' and the ending -idion meaning 'small', because the flower parts spread out like little rays. So Actinidia is a name that helps you picture this group of vines, including the kiwifruit, by their ray-like flowers.