Mayna (plant) explained

Mayna is a genus of shrubs and trees in the family Achariaceae. It is native to the American tropics.^[1] It is dioecious, with male and female flowers produced on separate individuals.^[2]

Taxonomy

The following species are currently recognized:^[3]

• Mayna grandifolia (H. Karst.) Warb.
• Mayna hystricina (Gleason) Sleumer
• Mayna odorata Aubl.
• Mayna parvifolia (J.F. Macbr.) Sleumer
• Mayna pubescens (Triana & H. Karst.) Warb.
• Mayna suaveolens (Triana & H. Karst.) Warb.

Notes and References

1. Book: Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Grandtner. M. M.. Chevrette. Julien. 2013. Academic Press. 9780123969545. 388. en.
2. 10.1111/j.1095-8339.2007.00761.x. Kuhlmanniodendron Fiaschi & Groppo, a new eastern Brazilian genus of Achariaceae sensu lato segregated from Carpotroche Endl. (Formerly included in Flacourtiaceae). 2008. Fiaschi. Pedro. Groppo. Milton. Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society. 157. 103–109. free.
3. Web site: Mayna — The Plant List. www.theplantlist.org. en. 2017-11-10.