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Group:
Eudicot
Estimated genome size:
1.5 m
Size:
1.5 m
Distribution:
Maiden's Quiver Tree is restricted to desert mountainsides and arid ravines in South Africa (Richtersveld of the Northern Cape) and southern Namibia. Its distribution is concentrated within the Ai-Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
379.51 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
12.36 kilobases
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
11.21 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.9% [S: 92.7%, D: 6.8%]
Importance:
Aloidendron ramosissimum is threatened by plant theft, overgrazing, and ongoing habitat degradation. Its slow growth and low resilience mean disturbances, drought, and increased grazing pressure have long-term impacts, especially on juvenile survival. Climate change and possible mining activities are expected to further reduce its suitable habitat.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Thabang Makola
South African Biodiversity Institute
Group:
Moncot
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
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