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Group:
Eudicot
Estimated genome size:
Up to 18 m tall
Size:
Up to 18 m tall
Distribution:
The species is native to large parts of sub-Saharan Africa (including, but not limited to South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe). In South Africa, it is found in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu Natal, North West and some parts of Northern and Eastern Cape.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
86.86 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
17.18 kilobases
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
0.39 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
98.8% [S: 97.4%, D: 1.4%]
Importance:
Sclerocarya birrea is an economically and culturally important African tree, valued for products such as Amarula Cream Liqueur, cosmetic oil, and its traditional medicinal uses, while also supporting rural livelihoods. Its drought tolerant and deep rooting system make it important in agroforestry and ecosystem resilience. Sequencing its genome will improve understanding of its biology, support conservation and breeding efforts, and enhance sustainable commercial development.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Prof. Eshchar Mizrachi
University of Pretoria
Group:
Monocot
Estimated genome size:
Size:
1.6 – 1.8 m
Distribution:
Clivia robusta is endemic to South Africa, confined to the Pondoland Centre in the Eastern Cape and southern KwaZulu-Natal. It occurs in a narrow coastal belt (100–500 m altitude) from Port St. Johns to the Mzimkulu River, in damp, shaded habitats such as forest margins, streambanks, and swamps.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
644.36 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
15.81 kilobases
Assembly N50:
37 074.83 kilobases
Contig number:
2 741
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
Hifiasm
Genome Length:
17.69 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.3% [S: 70.8%, D: 28.5%]
BUSCO database:
viridiplantae
Clivia robusta
Swamp Clivia
Importance:
Clivia robusta is adapted to wetlands, where it helps stabilise streambanks and saturated soils. It is also used in interspecific breeding to produce vigorous hybrids.
Date Published:
2026-04-21
Photo credit:
© J van Wyk
Flora
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