Solanecio mannii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Crassocephalum mannii
• Crassocephalum multicorymbosum
• Senecio congolensis
• Senecio acervatus
• Senecio bogoroensis
• Senecio mannii
• Senecio morrumbalaensis
• Senecio multicorymbosus

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and is identified by the genus Solanecio.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several key regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, it can be found specifically within the borders of Nigeria. Moving into West-Central Tropical Africa, the species is documented in Burundi, Cameroon, and Rwanda. Additionally, its range extends to the islands located within the Gulf of Guinea. Together, these locations highlight the plant's presence across both mainland and island habitats in the tropics.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Solanum mannii is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist across multiple growing seasons rather than completing its development within a single year. Structurally, it functions as a therophyte, a life form defined by the ability to survive unfavorable environmental conditions by completing its vegetative growth and retreating to a dormant state, typically through seeds, before germinating again when conditions become favorable. This strategy of annual dormancy and subsequent regrowth enables the species to navigate seasonal fluctuations while maintaining its presence within its ecological niche.

Life form :

therophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Solanum mannii is characterized by a woody growth form that manifests in both tree and shrub architectures. This species is a terrestrial plant that grows independently, functioning without parasitic or epiphytic dependencies. In terms of stature, the plant exhibits significant height variability, ranging from a minimum of 1 meter to a maximum height of approximately 7.62 meters, with an average height reaching around 10 meters. Despite its structural robustness, it is classified as a self-supporting organism rather than a climbing liana or vine.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

7.62009266 m

Plant height mean:

10 m

Plant height min:

1 m

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Solanum mannii is characterized by a multifaceted dispersal strategy that utilizes several distinct mechanisms to ensure the spread of its progeny. The plant exhibits an anemochorous dispersal syndrome, relying on wind currents to transport seeds or reproductive structures across the environment. This anemochorous capability is complemented by a second layer of dispersal dynamics, which also identifies as anemochorous, suggesting a highly efficient movement of genetic material through air currents. This combination of traits allows the species to navigate various ecological niches through wind-driven movement, facilitating colonization in diverse habitats.

Dispersal syndrome :

anemochorous

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Solanecio mannii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 8alpha,19-dihydroxylabd-13 E-en-15-oic acid.

8alpha,19-dihydroxylabd-13 E-en-15-oic acid

1. Journal of natural products

Conditions

Solanecio mannii has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include hepatitis, infectious diseases, parasites.

Hepatitis

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Infectious diseases

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Parasites

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology