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Group:
Eudicot
Estimated genome size:
1.5 m in height
Size:
1.5 m in height
Distribution:
Brunia noduliflora occurs from the Cederberg southwards to the Cape Peninsula and eastwards as far as the Cockscomb in the Groot Winterhoek Mountains of the Eastern Cape, at altitudes from near sea level to approximately 1 500 m.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
39.88 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
16.91 kilobases
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
0.72 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
97.40% [S: 47.0%, D: 50.0%]
Importance:
Brunia noduliflora is the most widespread species in the subgenus Brunia and occurs across diverse fynbos habitats in the Cape Floristic Region. Its broad ecological range makes it valuable for studying diversification and adaptation within the Bruniaceae.
Group:
Monocot
Estimated genome size:
Size:
5 cm in height
Distribution:
Widespread across the
Western Cape
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
12.53 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
31.99 kilobases
Assembly N50:
25 557.78 kilobases
Contig number:
162
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
Hifiasm
Genome Length:
0.51 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.8% [S: 87.8%, D: 12%]
BUSCO database:
viridiplantae
Aristea Africana
Blousuurkanol
Importance:
Aristea africana represents a key taxonomic group within the genus Aristea, contributing to broader representation of this lineage within the highly diverse family Iridaceae. As a widespread Cape species, its genome offers significant research value, with potential to provide insights into adaptation, speciation, and evolutionary relationships within the genus. The species is also of conservation significance, highlighting its value as a model for evolutionary and ecological research.
Date Published:
2026-06-04
Photo credit:
© N.T. Moolman
Flora
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