Mayna odorata (Mayna) Seeds
Mayna odorata takes the form of a bush, is ornamental and has edible fruit. From the tropics.
Description from Tropical Plants Database, Ken Fern. tropical.theferns.info. 2022-03-24. <tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Mayna+odorata>
General Information
Mayna odorata is a small tree growing about 12 metres tall.
The oil from the seed is harvested from the wild and used locally for treating leprosy and parasitic skin diseases.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
S. America - Brazil, Bolivia and Peru, north to the Guyanas and to Honduras in Central America.
Habitat
Lowland and montane rainforest up to elevations of 1,500 metres[
].
Properties
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Habit | Tree |
| Height | 12.00 m |
| Self-fertile | No |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if seed is required[
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
The oil from the seed is parasiticide. It is used in the treatment of dermatosis and leprosy[
A decoction of the bark and leaves is used as a treatment for diarrhoea[
The grated bark is pressed onto the navel of new-born infants in order to accelerate cicatrization of the umbilicus[
A decoction of the root is used as a contraceptive[
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -