Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Karst. & Triana) Warb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(6a): 19 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062836
Common Names
- Mayna grandifolia
- Large-leaved Mayna
- Grandifolia Mayna
Description
Mayna grandifolia (also called Mayna, Mayna grandifolia, and Mayna grandifolia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to Central and South America. It has large, glossy green leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, often in rainforests, and on the edges of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mayna grandifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mayna grandifolia is a small, yellow-green cup-shaped flower. The seed is a small, hard nut with a thin, dark brown shell. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mayna grandifolia is an evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 10 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 65-75°F. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.
Where to Find Mayna grandifolia
Mayna grandifolia can be found in the tropical regions of South America, mainly in Brazil and Peru.
Species in the Mayna genus
Species in the Achariaceae family
Acharia tragodes,
Ahernia glandulosa,
Baileyoxylon lanceolatum,
Buchnerodendron lasiocalyx,
Buchnerodendron speciosum,
Caloncoba brevipes,
Caloncoba crepiniana,
Caloncoba echinata,
Caloncoba flagelliflora,
Caloncoba gilgiana,
Caloncoba glauca,
Caloncoba lophocarpa,
Caloncoba subtomentosa,
Caloncoba suffruticosa,
Caloncoba welwitschii,
Camptostylus kivuensis,
Camptostylus mannii,
Camptostylus ovalis,
Carpotroche amazonica,
Carpotroche brasiliensis,
Carpotroche criapidentata,
Carpotroche froesiana,
Carpotroche grandiflora,
Carpotroche integrifolia,
Carpotroche longifolia,
Carpotroche pacifica,
Carpotroche platyptera,
Carpotroche ramosii,
Carpotroche surinamensis,
Carpotroche grandiflora,
Carpotroche crispidentata,
Carpotroche caceresiae,
Ceratiosicyos laevis,
Chiangiodendron mexicanum,
Chlorocarpa pentaschista,
Dasylepis blackii,
Dasylepis eggelingii,
Dasylepis integra,
Dasylepis racemosa,
Dasylepis seretii,
Dasylepis thomasii,
Eleutherandra pes-cervi,
Erythrospermum acuminatissimum,
Erythrospermum ampullaceum,
Erythrospermum boivinianum,
Erythrospermum candidum,
Erythrospermum capitatum,
Erythrospermum coffeaefolium,
Erythrospermum corymbosum,
Erythrospermum crassipes,