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Phylum:
Tracheophyta
Estimated genome size:
0.1 m
Organism size:
0.1 m
Distribution
Carpobrotus acinaciformis thrives in coastal loose sands and rocky outcrops across the Western Cape Province, ranging from Saldanha Bay to the Cape Peninsula and extending eastward to Mossel Bay. While native to South Africa, this species has also become naturalized in other regions worldwide.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
68.91 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
4.17 kilobases
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
653.21 Mb
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
98.5%
Importance:
The Pink Sourfig bears edible fruits with notable medicinal properties, and is consumed orally to help treat tuberculosis and other pulmonary infections. Leaf juice is used topically on sores or burns and is an antiseptic. The leaf juice is believed to have diuretic effects and to aid in relieving dysentery. Both leaf and fruit preparations are taken internally to address heart conditions and used as a mouthwash or gargle to soothe sore throats and oral sores.
Sample Contributor contact details
Ernst Van Jaarsveld,
University of Western Cape | Babylonstoren
Phylum:
Tracheophyta
Estimated genome size:
1.17 Billion bases DNA base pairs
Organism size:
3 m
Distribution:
Kritikom occurs from southern Namibia along the west coast towards the Clanwilliam, Calvinia, and Namaqualand districts of the Cape and inland to the Graaff-Reinet district in the central Karoo.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
141.2 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
11.89 kilobases
Royenia austro-africana
Kritikom
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Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
793.76 Mb
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
96.5%
Importance:
The fruits are edible, and the wood is used to make fire. The flowers attract insects, and Southern Boubou, flycatchers, white-eyes, robins and thrushes eat them. This shrub has good potential as a bonsai.
Sample Contributor contact details
Ernst Van Jaarsveld,
University of Western Cape | Babylonstoren
Photo credit:
© T. Rebelo
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