The Genus Melicytus is a group of plants native to New Zealand, also known as Mahoe. Some synonyms for the Genus Melicytus include Viscaceae, the family in which they belong, and Melicope, which is often used interchangeably with Melicytus. Another commonly used synonym for this genus is Euodia, which refers to a group of plants from Southeast Asia that are closely related to the Mahoe species. Other synonyms for Genus Melicytus include Jovellana and Pittosporum, which are alternative plant families that contain some species that are similar in appearance and characteristics to the Mahoe plant group.