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Group:
Eudicot
Estimated genome size:
1.5 m
Size:
1.5 m
Distribution:
Maiden's Quiver Tree is restricted to desert mountainsides and arid ravines in South Africa (Richtersveld of the Northern Cape) and southern Namibia. Its distribution is concentrated within the Ai-Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
379.51 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
12.36 kilobases
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
11.21 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.9% [S: 92.7%, D: 6.8%]
Importance:
Aloidendron ramosissimum is threatened by plant theft, overgrazing, and ongoing habitat degradation. Its slow growth and low resilience mean disturbances, drought, and increased grazing pressure have long-term impacts, especially on juvenile survival. Climate change and possible mining activities are expected to further reduce its suitable habitat.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Thabang Makola
South African Biodiversity Institute
Group:
Eudicot
Estimated genome size:
Size:
1.5 to 2 meters
Distribution:
Plectranthus fruticosus has a widespread distribution from Caledon in the Western Cape up to the Limpopo province. Its natural habitat is amongst large boulders and along the edge of wooded thickets where it grows in well-drained and humusrich soils.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
23.83 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
19.26 kilobases
Assembly N50:
15 538.85 kilobases
Contig number:
485
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
Hifiasm
Genome Length:
0.49 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.3% [S: 78.1%, D: 21.2%]
BUSCO database:
viridiplantae
Plectranthus fruticosus
Spurflower
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Importance:
The Spurflower is grown locally and internationally as a flowering ornamental plant.
Date Published:
2026-03-27
Photo credit:
© L. Boatwright
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