Actinidia polygama Silver vine (Actinidiaceae) Deciduous climber

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Actinidia polygama
Silver vine
Deciduous climber
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The Actinidia polygama plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan It is a member of the Actinidiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Silver vine. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. volubilis. (Sieb.&Zucc.)Planch. Trochostigma polygama. Sieb.&Zucc.

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Latin Name:  Actinidia polygama
Common Name:  Silver vine
Family:  Actinidiaceae
Author:  (Sieb.&Zucc.)Maxim.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Woodlands and hedges in mountains throughout Japan[58].

Medicinal Information: The leaves are hallucinogenic and sedative[192]. The leaves contain substances that make them very attractive to cats and for this reason they are especially useful as a sedative for lions etc in zoos[192]. When consumed in large quantities the leaves can have a mild hallucinatory effect[192]. Polygamol, which is made from the fruits, is used as a heart tonic[218]. A dry decoction is used to treat colic and rheumatism[218].

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