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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.

Sample Contributor contact details:

Leanne Dreyer
Stellenbosch University

Group:

Eudicot

Estimated genome size:

Size:

2 - 3 m

Distribution:

Located in dry subtropical and coastal areas of southern Africa, this species occurs in the Eastern Cape from Uitenhage northwest of Port Elizabeth, extending eastward and northward into KwaZulu Natal.

PromethION Sequencing Report:

Output:

92.1 Gigabases

Approximate N50:

15.44 kilobases

Assembly N50:

12 081.75 kilobases

Contig number:

1 458

Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:

Assembler used:

Hifiasm

Genome Length:

3.25 Gigabases

BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):

99.8% [S: 74.4%, D: 25.4%]

BUSCO database:

viridiplantae

Euphorbia tetragona

Honey Euphorbia

Species Card Details

Importance:

The Honey Euphorbia is an ornamental, soil adaptable plant with nectar-rich flowers and soil-enhancing properties. However, the Euphorbiaceae family in southern Africa is increasingly threatened by illegal trade, underscoring the need for urgent conservation.

Sample Contributor contact details:

Mr Thabang Makola
SANBI

Date Published:

2026-02-09

Photo credit:

© T. Makola

Flora

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