MeynaMeyna is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae.DistributionThe genus is found in tropical Asia, except for Meyna tetraphylla that occurs in northeastern tropical Africa and the Comoros.TaxonomyBased 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.SpeciesMeyna grisea RobynsMeyna laxiflora RobynsMeyna parviflora RobynsMeyna peltata RobynsMeyna pierrei RobynsMeyna pubescens RobynsMeyna spinosa Roxb. ex LinkMeyna tetraphylla RobynsMeyna velutina Robyns