Cassia singueana


	Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Clade: Angiosperms Order: Fabales Family: Fabaceae Genus: Senna Species: S. singueana Synonyms Cassia singueana Delile Cassia goratensis Fresen. Cassia kethulleana De Wild. Cassia sabak Delile Cassia tettensis Bolle Cassia zanzibarensis Vatke Species ID: NMP-247;wfo-0000164785;NCBI_Taxonomy ID: 1977557 Common Names: Winter cassia, Sticky pod, Scrambled egg, Pintcheira do mato, Mbaraka, and Mkundekunde. Local Names: In Guinea-Bissau, the common name for the plant is pintcheira do mato (Crioulo). In Upper Volta, it is known as gueleponsgo (Moore). In Niger, it is referred to as shadarat al bashime (Arabic), lomfu (Hausa), and rumbu (Kanuri). In Nigeria, it is also called shadarat al bashime or shedrat el (Arabic-Shuwa). Description Senna singueana is characterized by: Growth Form: Deciduous shrub or small tree, typically 4–5 meters tall, occasionally reaching up to 11 meters, with a light, open crown. Bark: Red when young, becoming grey-brown and rough with age. Leaves: Compound with 4–10 pairs of oval leaflets, each 2.5–5.0 cm long; a conspicuous gland is present between each pair of leaflets. Flowers: Bright yellow, arranged in racemes, contributing to its ornamental appeal. Fruit: Linear, indehiscent pods, 10–25 cm long, containing flattened, subcircular seeds. Distribution and Habitat Senna singueana is native to: Africa: Widespread across tropical regions, including Nigeria, Ghana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and extending south to Namibia and Zimbabwe. Comoros Islands It thrives in: Habitats: Woodland, wooded grassland, and bushland; often found on termite mounds. Elevation: From near sea level up to 2,200 meters. Medicinal Properties Senna singueana is extensively used in traditional African medicine for: Antimicrobial Treatments: Managing bacterial and fungal infections. Antimalarial Applications: Treating malaria. Antidiabetic Uses: Controlling diabetes. Other Ailments: Addressing conditions like gonorrhea, bilharzia, cancer, epilepsy, and ulcers. Known Toxicity While Senna singueana is valued for its medicinal benefits, certain parts of the plant are known to be toxic if misused. Proper preparation and dosage, guided by knowledgeable practitioners, are essential to ensure safety. Additional Information Ecological Role: The plant is often found on termite mounds, indicating its adaptability to various soil conditions. Ornamental Use: Valued for its spectacular yellow flowers, it is sometimes cultivated for ornamental purposes within its native range. The plant's ecological adaptability and traditional medicinal applications underscore its importance in African cultures. References External Links https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023013051 https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Senna+singueana https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:945431-1 https://plants.jstor.org/compilation/Cassia.singueana https://plants.jstor.org/stable/10.5555/al.ap.flora.ftea001524
Compounds of Cassia singueana	Stigmasterol stigmast-4-en-3-one stigmast-4; 22-dien-3-one
References	Jibril, S., Sirat, H. M., Zakari, A., Sani, I. M., Kendeson, C. A., Abdullahi, Z., & Muhammed, A. (2019). Isolation of chemical constituents from n-hexane leaf extract of Cassia singueana del.(Fabaceae). ChemSearch Journal, 10(1), 20-24.