Actinidia melanandra

Actinidia melanandra is a climber.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Actinidia melanandra 11.1 History 11.2 Actinidia melanandra in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Actinidia melanandra was described in 1894 by Adrien René Franchet. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

Actinidia melanandra is a species in the genus Actinidia which contains 60 species and belongs to the family of the Actinidiaceae (Chinese-goosberry Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Actinidia melanandra is a decidious plant with simple leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are cup-shaped. The plants bloom from June to July.

The fruits are berries.

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[edit] Distribution

Actinidia melanandra is native to China.

[edit] Cultivation

Actinidia melanandra prefers a sunny site and can withstand temperatures down to -23,3º C. It grows best in sandy or pebbly, loamy soil that is moderately moist.

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[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

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[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Actinidia melanandra

[edit] History

[edit] Actinidia melanandra in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Actinidia melanandrafr:Actinidia melanandra