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Group:
Monocot
Size:
7-9 m
Distribution:
The quiver tree is a conspicuous component of the arid regions known as Namaqualand and Bushmanland. It occurs in rocky areas from near Nieuwoudtville northwards into Namibia and eastwards to Upington and Kenhardt.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
307.19 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
10.98 kilobases
Assembly N50:
1 614.44 kilobases
Contig number:
16 685
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
Hifiasm
Genome Length:
11.84 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
98.6% [S: 91.1%, D 7.5%]
BUSCO database:
viridiplantae
Importance:
The quiver tree, a well-known South African and Namibian aloe, is valued for traditional San uses and hollow trunks. It is listed under CITES II and occurs in several protected areas. Climate change may contribute to population decline. Research on growth, mortality, germination, stress tolerance, seed dispersal, pollinators, genetics, and herbivory remains vital for its long-term survival.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Mr Thabang Makola South African National Biodiversity Institute
Date Published:
2026-02-09
Photo credit:
© T. Makola
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