Meyna
# Meyna

Meyna is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae.

## 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 the Canthium subgenus Canthium. In 2004, a molecular phylogenetic study showed that Meyna tetraphylla is related to Canthium and the transfer to Canthium was suggested.

## Species

* Meyna grisea (King & Gamble) Robyns
* Meyna laxiflora Robyns
* Meyna parviflora Robyns
* Meyna peltata Robyns
* Meyna pierrei Robyns
* Meyna pubescens (Kurz) Robyns
* Meyna spinosa Roxb. ex Link
* Meyna tetraphylla (Schweinf. ex Hiern) Robyns
* Meyna velutina Robyns
