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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:
10 -20 cm in height
Distribution:
Native to theWestern Cape, this plant's range spans from the Hex River Valley to Riversdale.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
37.11 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
11.87 kilobases
Assembly N50:
52 766.52 kilobases
Contig number:
734
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
Hifiasm
Genome Length:
0.77 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
96.7% [S: 78.2%, D: 18.5%]
BUSCO database:
viridiplantae
Pelargonium fergusoniae
Malva
Importance:
This species represents a major taxonomic group within Pelargonium, a highly diverse genus with economic, research and conservation value. As an endangered species its assembled genome will support studies of population genetic patterns and inform future conservation strategies.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Annerie Senekal
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden
Date Published:
2026-05-08
Photo credit:
© A. Senekal
Flora
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