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Group:
Moncot
Estimated genome size:
50 to 100 cm in height
Size:
50 to 100 cm in height
Distribution:
Endemic to South Africa, the Miracle Clivia Lily is known to occur in the Oorlogskloof area near the town of Nieuwoudtville in the Northern Cape. The species has only been recorded in the Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve, where two subpopulations are found on the Bokkeveldberge plateau.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
426.45 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
12.38 kilobases
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
15.12 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.3% [S: 69.9%, D: 29.4%]
Importance:
Clivia mirabilis survives in an unusually arid environment compared with other Clivia species, which is why it is known as the “miracle lily”. Its distinctive hardiness has made it desirable for breeders seeking to improve ornamental Clivia lines. However, heavy illegal poaching has removed thousands of plants from the wild. This leaves the remaining population dangerously small and at risk of extinction in its natural habitat.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Felix Middleton
Clivia Society of South Africa
Group:
Eudicot
Genome size:
0.5 - 8 m (height)
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
Greyia sutherlandii
Glossy Bottlebrush
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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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