Actinidia

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Actinidia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Actinidiaceae
Genus: Actinidia
Species:
A. 
Binomial name
Actinidia

Actinidia is a genus of woody vines in the family Actinidiaceae. It is commercially important as many plants in this genus produce kiwifruits, which are eaten in many parts of the world.[1]

The most well-known species is Actinidia deliciosa, the common kiwifruit.

References[change | change source]

  1. "Industry – NZKGI". www.nzkgi.org.nz. New Zealand’s Kiwifruit Growers Industry. Retrieved 10 August 2020.