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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.
Group:
Eudicot
Estimated genome size:
Size:
15 meters
Distribution:
The wild plum grows from the Eastern Cape northwards through KwaZulu-Natal, Swaziland, southern Mozambique, Limpopo and into Zimbabwe. This is a popular tree in frost-free areas.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
20.11 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
3.17 kilobases
Assembly N50:
1 454.18 kilobases
Contig number:
1 778
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
Hifiasm
Genome Length:
0.45 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.5% [S: 96.4%, D: 2.1%]
BUSCO database:
viridiplantae
Harpephyllum affrum
Wild plum
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Importance:
The tree’s fruit is edible and enjoyed by birds, animals, and humans. It is used for jams, jellies, and rosé wine. The bark is a traditional medicine for acne, eczema, and "bad blood," often used in skin washes. Burnt bark treats sprains and fractures, while it also serves as a dye. In the Eastern Cape, root decoctions are used for paralysis linked to sorcery
Sample Contributor contact details:
Thabang Makola
South African National Biodiversity Institute
Date Published:
2025-11-28
Photo credit:
© C. Peter
Flora
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