Genus Mayaca is a scientific term used to describe a group of aquatic plants belonging to the family Mayacaceae. There are not many synonyms for this term, as the genus name is already quite specific. However, some common alternative names for Genus Mayaca include Water Spike Primrose, Water Spike Rush, and Bog Moss. These names all describe the aquatic, rush-like growth habit of these plants and emphasize their wetland habitat. Other scientific names for the Genus Mayaca include Pilularia americana and Mayaca australis. These names emphasize the geographic origins of the plants, with the former indicating a North American species and the latter indicating a South American species.