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Group:
Eudicot
Size:
0.5 - 8 m (height)
Distribution:
The Glossy Bottlebrush is endemic to South Africa, occurring in Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal. It typically grows on rocky slopes, cliff faces, and open grassland in montane habitats.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
31.02 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
10.31 kilobases
Assembly N50:
3.295 kilobases
Contig number:
307
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
TBA
Genome Length:
0.18 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.6% [S: 85.9%, D: 13.7%]
BUSCO database:
TBA
Importance:
The bottlebrush, an endemic plant of montane regions, plays a key role in ecosystem services. Rich in flavonoids, it shows promising antityrosinase activity with potential medicinal benefits for skin conditions. Its striking flowers add horticultural appeal, making it both a functional and ornamental asset.
Date Published:
2025-07-23
Photo credit:
© D. Berger
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