Actinidia pilosula
Actinidia pilosula (Finet & Gagnep.) Stapf
Actinidia pilosula is a species in the Actinidiaceae family, native to China and Myanmar. It was first described in 1931 and is part of the Actinidia genus. The plant is known for its edible fruit, consumed by the Tibetan people in regions like Shangri-La.
Description
Actinidia pilosula is a member of the Actinidiaceae family and is found in South-Central China and Myanmar. It belongs to the genus Actinidia and was scientifically described in 1931. The species is used locally, particularly by the Tibetan population in Shangri-La and surrounding areas, where its fruit is consumed as food.
Distribution
Global · China South-Central · Myanmar
Synonyms
Actinidia callosa var. pilosulaActinidia kungshanensis