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Taxonomy

The following species are currently recognized: * ''Mayna'' ''grandifolia'' (H. Karst.) Warb. * ''Mayna'' ''hystricina'' (Gleason) Sleumer * ''Mayna'' ''odorata'' Aubl. * ''Mayna'' ''parvifolia'' (J.F. Macbr.) Sleumer * ''Mayna'' ''pubescens'' (Triana & H. Karst.) Warb. * ''Mayna'' ''suaveolens'' (Triana & H. Karst.) Warb.

References

{{Taxonbar, from=Q9030819 Achariaceae genera Dioecious plants Flora of the Neotropical realm