Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
yasuniana
ID:
1512172

Status:
valid

Authors:
Á.J.Pérez, Liesner & D.Santam.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Neotrop. Biodivers. 3(1): 51 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001496

Common Names

  • Mayna yasuniana
  • Yasuni Mayna
  • Yasuni-Leaved Mayna

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Description

Mayna yasuniana (also called Yasuniana, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mayna yasuniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of honey.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Mayna yasuniana are white in colour and have a bell-shaped structure. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves and a white root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mayna yasuniana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Mayna yasuniana

Mayna yasuniana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Ecuador.

Mayna yasuniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mayna yasuniana?

Mayna yasuniana

What is the natural habitat of Mayna yasuniana?

Tropical rainforests

What is the average height of Mayna yasuniana?

Up to 3 meters

Species in the Achariaceae family

Acharia tragodes, Ahernia glandulosa, Baileyoxylon lanceolatum, Buchnerodendron lasiocalyx, Buchnerodendron speciosum, Caloncoba brevipes, Caloncoba crepiniana, Caloncoba echinata, Caloncoba flagelliflora, Caloncoba gilgiana, Caloncoba glauca, Caloncoba lophocarpa, Caloncoba subtomentosa, Caloncoba suffruticosa, Caloncoba welwitschii, Camptostylus kivuensis, Camptostylus mannii, Camptostylus ovalis, Carpotroche amazonica, Carpotroche brasiliensis, Carpotroche criapidentata, Carpotroche froesiana, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche integrifolia, Carpotroche longifolia, Carpotroche pacifica, Carpotroche platyptera, Carpotroche ramosii, Carpotroche surinamensis, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche crispidentata, Carpotroche caceresiae, Ceratiosicyos laevis, Chiangiodendron mexicanum, Chlorocarpa pentaschista, Dasylepis blackii, Dasylepis eggelingii, Dasylepis integra, Dasylepis racemosa, Dasylepis seretii, Dasylepis thomasii, Eleutherandra pes-cervi, Erythrospermum acuminatissimum, Erythrospermum ampullaceum, Erythrospermum boivinianum, Erythrospermum candidum, Erythrospermum capitatum, Erythrospermum coffeaefolium, Erythrospermum corymbosum, Erythrospermum crassipes,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77203165-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.