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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:
Eudicot
Estimated genome size:
Size:
2-3 cm
Distribution:
Northern Cape province of South Africa, encompassing areas like Bushmanland and Northeastern Namaqualand.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
80.2 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
19.63 kilobases
Assembly N50:
27 198.08 kilobases
Contig number:
769
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
Hifiasm
Genome Length:
1.11 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.1% [S: 93.9%, D: 5.2%]
BUSCO database:
viridiplantae
Avonia quinaria
Red-flowered Avonia
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Importance:
This succulent it is an essential component of the diverse Karoo flora of South Africa. Its capacity to thrive in harsh, arid environments suggests a deep evolutionary history that merits further investigation. We can learn more about its adaptability and resilience from its genome.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Dr Kedibone Masenya South African National Biodiversity Institute/ University of Johannesburg
Date Published:
2025-10-24
Photo credit:
© K. Schade
Flora
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