Solomon-In-All-His-Glory

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Solomon-In-All-His-Glory
• Sunshine Tree
• scrambled-eggs
• glossy shower

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Psilorhegma suffruticosa
• Cassia spinigera var. suffruticosa
• Cassia surattensis subsp. suffruticosa
• Cassia surattensis var. suffruticosa
• Cassia glauca var. suffruticosa
• Cassia glauca var. koenigii
• Cassia surattensis
• Cassia suffruticosa
• Senna speciosa

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known scientifically as Sennasurattensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae within the order Fabales. Finally, it is a member of the family Fabaceae and falls under the genus Senna.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is native to several specific regions within the West Tropical Africa zone. Its geographical distribution begins in the nation of Benin, where it can be found growing in local habitats. It also extends across the borders into Ghana, marking another key area of its presence. Furthermore, the species is documented within the territories of both Ivory Coast and Togo. Finally, its range includes Nigeria, completing its spread across these West Tropical African countries.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Senna surattensis is defined by its broad altitudinal distribution, allowing it to inhabit a diverse array of topographical environments. This species demonstrates significant ecological plasticity, ranging from low-lying coastal or riverine areas at a minimum elevation of 10 m AMSL to higher montane regions reaching a maximum elevation of 20 m AMSL. With a mean elevational range centered at 1350 m AMSL, the plant is most frequently situated within mid-elevation zones, suggesting an adaptation to the specific climatic and soil conditions characteristic of these transitional altitudes.

Elevational range max:

20 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

1350 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

10 m AMSL

Genetics

The genetics of Senna surattensis are characterized by specific cytological profiles that define its chromosomal architecture. The plant exhibits varying chromosome numbers, documented at 28, 32, and 56, reflecting a level of genomic complexity within the species. Regarding its genomic composition, the species is identified with a ploidy level of 2, indicating a diploid state.

Chromosome number :

28, 32, 56

Ploidy :

2

Life history

The life history of Senna surattensis is characterized by its classification as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist in its environment through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its cycle in a single year. As a perennial species, it exhibits a long-term developmental strategy that enables the plant to establish a stable presence within its ecological niche, often undergoing cycles of vegetative growth and seasonal reproductive phases. This life cycle provides the plant with the ability to recover from environmental stressors and invest more heavily in complex reproductive structures over time, distinguishing it from annual or biennial species that follow a more rapid and terminal life course.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Senna suratensis is characterized by a woody growth form that manifests primarily as a shrub or a tree. As a terrestrial species, it grows independently without parasitic or epiphytic tendencies, maintaining a self-supporting structure rather than functioning as a climber, liana, or vine. The plant exhibits significant vertical development, with a height that typically ranges from a minimum of 2 meters to a maximum of 6 meters, maintaining an average height of approximately 5 meters.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

6 m

Plant height mean:

5 m

Plant height min:

2 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Senna surattensis is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its carbon fixation processes and metabolic efficiency. The plant's vegetative structure features leaves with significant morphological variability, ranging in length from a minimum of 8 cm to a maximum of 18 cm. In terms of lateral expansion, the leaf width varies between a minimum of 0.8 cm and a maximum of 7 cm. Furthermore, this species does not function as a nitrogen fixer, meaning it lacks the symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria required to convert atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form, relying instead on soil nitrogen availability for its nutritional needs.

Leaf length max:

18 cm

Leaf length min:

8 cm

Leaf width max:

7 cm

Leaf width min:

0.8 cm

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Senna surattensis is characterized by the production of vibrant orange flowers that facilitate the development of its fruit. The plant produces fruit in the form of a pod, which typically measures between 7 cm and 10 cm in length and maintains a width ranging from 1.1 cm to 1.5 cm. These pods are dehiscence-type, meaning they split open at maturity to release their contents. Within each fruit, the number of seeds typically ranges from 1 to 10. The individual seeds are relatively small, with a length varying between 5 mm and 6 mm and a consistent mass of approximately 0.00808 g.

Dehiscence :

dehiscent

Flower colour :

orange

Fruit length max:

10 cm

Fruit length min:

7 cm

Fruit type :

pod

Fruit width max:

1.5 cm

Fruit width min:

1.1 cm

Seed length max:

6 mm

Seed length min:

5 mm

Seed mass mean:

0.00808 g

Seeds_per_fruit :

1-10

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Senna surattensis has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CATECHIN, Flavonoids, Phenols, Saponins, Tannin.

CATECHIN

1. BMC complementary medicine and therapies

Flavonoids

1. European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

Phenols

1. European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

Saponins

1. European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

Tannin

1. European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

Tannins

1. European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

rautandiol A

1. BMC complementary medicine and therapies

Activities

Senna surattensis has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.

Antibacterial

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Antioxidant

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Conditions

Senna surattensis has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Plasmodium falciparum, Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense.

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

1. BMC complementary medicine and therapies

Plasmodium falciparum

1. BMC complementary medicine and therapies

Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense

1. BMC complementary medicine and therapies