Oatmeal Farm Network | Akebi Varieties

Variety Name	Description
Akebia ×pentaphylla	A natural hybrid of Akebia quinata (five-leaf) and Akebia trifoliata (three-leaf). It shares traits from both parents, often having leaves with 3, 4, or 5 leaflets.
Akebia apetala	A distinct species of Akebi native to China, Japan, and Taiwan. It is a vigorous vine that produces edible fruit similar to other Akebia species.
Akebia chingshuiensis	A distinct species of Akebi that is endemic to Taiwan. It is a much rarer species, also known for its vining habit and pod-like fruit.
Akebia lobata	A distinct species of Akebi, often considered a synonym for Akebia trifoliata (Three-Leaf Akebi), known for its three-lobed leaflets.
Akebia longeracemosa	A distinct species of Akebi found in China and Taiwan, known for its very long flower clusters (racemes). It produces the characteristic edible, purple fruit.
Akebia micrantha	A distinct species. It is a smaller-flowered Akebia, sometimes listed as a synonym or form of Akebia quinata, native to Japan.
Akebia quercifolia	A synonym for Akebia ×pentaphylla, this hybrid between A. quinata and A. trifoliata has leaves that are "oak-like," with 3, 4, or 5 leaflets.
Akebia quinata f. albiflora	A formal botanical "form" (forma) of Akebia quinata that is characterized by its white flowers, synonymous with the 'Alba' cultivar.
Akebia quinata f. diplochlamys	A botanical "form" of Akebia quinata, sometimes considered a distinct variety, with specific minor differences in its flower structure.
Akebia quinata f. polyphylla	A botanical "form" of Akebia quinata, sometimes considered a variety, noted for having leaves with more than the usual five leaflets (e.g., 7 or 9).
Akebia quinata f. viridiflora	A botanical "form" of Akebia quinata that is characterized by having flowers with a greenish tint or cast.
Alba	A cultivar of Akebia quinata known for its white flowers and pale green-white fruit. The pulp is sweet and gelatinous, similar to the species, but the rind is not purple.
Compacta	A cultivar of Akebia quinata (Five-Leaf) noted for having a smaller, less aggressive, and more compact vining habit than the species.
Five-Leaf (Akebia quinata)	The most common species. Produces a purple, oval-shaped pod that splits open to reveal a semi-translucent, white, gelatinous pulp with a delicate, mild sweetness.
Leucantha	A cultivar name, often used synonymously with 'Alba', for a white-flowering and white-fruiting form of Akebia quinata.
Purple Bouquet	A cultivar of Akebia quinata selected for its more compact growth and abundant, showy clusters of purple-maroon flowers.
Rosea	A cultivar of Akebia quinata with flowers that are a lighter shade of light magenta, lavender, or pale pink, rather than the deep purple of the species.
Shirobana	A Japanese cultivar of Akebia quinata, similar to 'Alba'. It features pale yellow to white flowers and produces a pale, greenish-yellow to white-skinned fruit.
Silver Bells	A cultivar of Akebia quinata. It has attractive, light pink or silvery-white flowers with purple stamens, and produces abundant silver-blue fruit pods.
Three-Leaf (Akebia trifoliata)	A related species with three-lobed leaves. The fruit is similar but often larger, and the pulp is used in the same way.
Variegata	A cultivar of Akebia quinata grown for its striking foliage, which is mottled with white. It produces pale pink flowers and the standard purple-podded fruit.