Kingdom Plantae Clade Eudicots Order Gentianales Scientific name Meyna Rank Genus | Clade Angiosperms Clade Asterids Family Rubiaceae Higher classification Rubiaceae | |
Similar Vangueria, Rubiaceae, Nostolachma, Canthium, Catunaregam | ||
Distribution
The genus is found in tropical Asia, except for Meyna tetraphylla that occurs in northeastern tropical Africa and the Comoros.
Taxonomy
Based on morphology, Meyna has been suggested as likely candidate for inclusion in Canthium subgenus Canthium. In 2004, a molecular phylogenetic study showed that Meyna tetraphylla is related to Canthium and the transfer to Canthium was suggested.
References
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