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Group:
Insect
Estimated genome size:
Greater than 18 mm
Size:
Greater than 18 mm
Distribution:
Anthia decemguttata inhabits sandy areas of the Karoo and fynbos regions in South Africa and Namibia. In South Africa, it occurs in the Northern Cape, Western Cape and Eastern Cape.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
71.66 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
3.56 kilobases
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
0.51 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
100.0% [S: 98.8%, D: 1.2%]
Importance:
Anthia decemguttata belongs to the family Carabidae, a group of beetles that includes important predators. Carabids are abundant in agricultural fields worldwide and may help control agricultural pests naturally.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Charlene Janion-Scheepers
University of Cape Town
Group:
Eudicot
Estimated genome size:
Size:
0.3 - 0.5 m
Distribution:
This species is endemic and widespread across western South Africa, from the Richtersveld to Clanwilliam.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
66.57 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
16.39 kilobases
Assembly N50:
48 987.56 kilobases
Contig number:
1 473
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
Hifiasm
Genome Length:
0.57 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.8% [S: 89.9%, D: 9.9%]
BUSCO database:
viridiplantae
Pelargonium echinatum
Prickly-stemmed
pelargonium
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Importance:
Prickly-stemmed pelargonium is among the most beautiful winterflowering pelargoniums. Traditionally, South African tribes have used Pelargonium species to treat ailments such as diarrhea, dysentery, wounds, fever, colds, sore throats, and urinary issues, to name a few. The essential oil from Pelargonium species is highly valued for its rose like fragrance with minty notes, widely used in perfumery and aromatherapy. Known for its calming and balancing properties, it helps relieve anxiety, fatigue, and depression, while also benefiting skin care and respiratory health.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Mr Thabang Makola
South African National Biodiversity Institute
Date Published:
2025-12-01
Photo credit:
© T. Makola
Flora
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