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Actinidia melanandra
Red kiwi
Deciduous climber
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The Actinidia melanandra plant species is found in E. Asia - W. China. It is a member of the Actinidiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Red kiwi. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. rufa parvifolia. Dunn.

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Latin Name:  Actinidia melanandra
Common Name:  Red kiwi
Family:  Actinidiaceae
Author:  Franch.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  7   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Thickets around 1800 metres in W. Hupeh, Szechuan and N. Yunnan[109].



Edible Uses:  Fruit - raw or cooked[126, 183]. The fruit is up to 3cm long[183, 198]. It contains a number of small seeds, but these are easily eaten with the fruit[K].

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The information above has been supplied solely via the hard work and dedication of the team at 'Plants for a Future'.
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