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.Species Meyna grisea Robyns Meyna laxiflora Robyns Meyna parviflora Robyns Meyna peltata Robyns Meyna pierrei Robyns Meyna pubescens Robyns Meyna spinosa Roxb. ex Link Meyna tetraphylla Robyns Meyna velutina Robyns