Solanum mauense

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Solanales, falling within the family Solanaceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Solanum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is native to specific regions within the East Tropical Africa zone. Its documented presence is primarily concentrated in the country of Kenya. Additionally, the species can be found growing within the borders of Tanzania. These two nations represent the key geographical areas where its natural habitat exists. Consequently, the distribution of Solanum mauense is closely tied to these East African territories.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Solanum mauense is characterized by a growth form classified as a shrub, exhibiting a robust and structured architecture. This plant displays a woody nature, possessing permanent, lignified stems that contribute to its structural integrity and perennial habit.

Growth form :

shrub

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

Reproduction in Solanum mauense is driven by the production of specialized seeds that exhibit a highly consistent morphology and weight profile. The reproductive output is characterized by a remarkably uniform seed mass, with the mean, maximum, and minimum measurements all converging at a single value of 0.0017 g. This lack of variance in seed mass suggests a highly standardized physiological process during seed development, ensuring that each individual unit of dispersal carries a precise amount of nutrient reserves. Such consistency in seed mass is a critical factor in the plant's reproductive strategy, likely influencing its dispersal efficiency and the subsequent establishment success of its progeny within its ecological niche.

Seed mass mean:

0.0017 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Solanum mauense has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CALCIUM, CHROMIUM, CO, COPPER, CR.

CALCIUM

1. Biological trace element research

CHROMIUM

1. Biological trace element research

CO

1. Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology : organ of the Society for Minerals and Trace Elements (GMS)

COPPER

1. Biological trace element research

CR

1. Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology : organ of the Society for Minerals and Trace Elements (GMS)

CU

1. Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology : organ of the Society for Minerals and Trace Elements (GMS)

IRON

1. Biological trace element research

MAGNESIUM

1. Biological trace element research

MANGANESE

1. Biological trace element research

MN

1. Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology : organ of the Society for Minerals and Trace Elements (GMS)

Preparations

Solanum mauense has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous extracts, enzymatic extracts.

Aqueous extracts

1. Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology : organ of the Society for Minerals and Trace Elements (GMS)

Enzymatic extracts

1. Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology : organ of the Society for Minerals and Trace Elements (GMS)