Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
hystricina
ID:
1250360

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gleason) Sleumer

Source:
tro

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 45: 12 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249698

Common Names

  • Mayna hystricina
  • Hystricine Mayna
  • Hystricine Mayna Tree

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Description

Mayna hystricina (also called Mayna hystricina, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas. It has leathery, glossy, dark green leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Mayna hystricina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mayna hystricina has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mayna hystricina is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Mayna hystricina

Mayna hystricina is native to the tropical rainforest of South America, where it can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Mayna hystricina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mayna hystricina?

Mayna hystricina

What is the common name of Mayna hystricina?

Porcupine Mayna

What is the family of Mayna hystricina?

Malvaceae

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,

References

Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:155435-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.