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Actinidia rubricaulis, commonly known as the red-stalked kiwifruit or Chinese vine, is a deciduous woody vine native to the south-central and southeast regions of China, Thailand, and Vietnam. Red-stalked kiwifruit (Latin: Actinidia rubricaulis, family Moraceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Red-stalked kiwifruit is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Red-stalked kiwifruit is a member of the Moraceae family native to CHC, CHS, THA, and VIE. Actinidia rubricaulis thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Red-stalked kiwifruit grows best in full sun, partial sun/shade light and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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