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Group:
Eudicot
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
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.
Date Published:
2026-02-09
Photo credit:
© T. Makola
Flora
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