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Actinidia polygama

Cat Powder, Silvervine
Also known as: Actinidia inflammans Nakai +8 more
  • Actinidia inflammans Nakai
  • Actinidia lecomtei Nakai
  • Actinidia polygama (Siebold & Zucc.) Franch. & Sav.
  • Actinidia polygama var. latifolia Miq.
  • Actinidia polygama var. lecomtei (Nakai) H.L.Li
  • Actinidia repanda Honda
  • Actinidia volubilis (Siebold & Zucc.) Planch. ex Miq.
  • Trochostigma polygama Siebold & Zucc.
  • Trochostigma volubile Siebold & Zucc.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Actinidiaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a liana.

Actinidia polygama (commonly known as Cat-Powder or Silvervine) is a climbing plant within the Actinidiaceae family. It originates in Temperate Asia. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Climber / Vine

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia, Russian Far East
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Inner Mongolia, Japan, Korea, Kuril Is., Manchuria, Primorye

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
New York

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