Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spinosa
ID:
243352

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb. ex Link

Source:
wcs

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Gewächsk. 1(3): 32 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000242684

Common Names

  • Meyna spinosa
  • Spinosa Meyna
  • Spinosa

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Synonyms

  • Pyrostria spinosa Miq. [valid]
  • Vangueria miqueliana Kurz [valid]
  • Vangueria mollis Wall. [invalid]
  • Vangueria pyrostria Boerl. [valid]
  • Vangueria spinosa (Roxb. ex Link) Roxb. [valid]
  • Vangueria spinosa mollis Hook.f. [valid]
  • Vangueria stellata Blanco [valid]
  • Vangueria spinosa tomentosa Pierre ex Pit. [valid]

Description

Meyna spinosa (also called spiny meyna, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Madagascar. It is an evergreen shrub with small, ovate leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Meyna spinosa is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, wounds, and infections. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Meyna spinosa has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Meyna spinosa is a small evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Madagascar and the Mascarene Islands. It is cultivated for its fragrant white flowers and edible fruits. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Meyna spinosa

Meyna spinosa is native to China and can be found in forests and scrublands.

Meyna spinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Meyna Spinosa?

Meyna Spinosa

What is the common name of Meyna Spinosa?

Spiny Myrtle

What is the natural habitat of Meyna Spinosa?

Tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:756205-1: Based on the initial data import