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Group:
Moncot
Estimated genome size:
50 to 100 cm in height
Size:
50 to 100 cm in height
Distribution:
Endemic to South Africa, the Miracle Clivia Lily is known to occur in the Oorlogskloof area near the town of Nieuwoudtville in the Northern Cape. The species has only been recorded in the Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve, where two subpopulations are found on the Bokkeveldberge plateau.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
426.45 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
12.38 kilobases
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
15.12 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.3% [S: 69.9%, D: 29.4%]
Importance:
Clivia mirabilis survives in an unusually arid environment compared with other Clivia species, which is why it is known as the “miracle lily”. Its distinctive hardiness has made it desirable for breeders seeking to improve ornamental Clivia lines. However, heavy illegal poaching has removed thousands of plants from the wild. This leaves the remaining population dangerously small and at risk of extinction in its natural habitat.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Felix Middleton
Clivia Society of South Africa
Group:
Eudicot
Genome size:
Unknown
Size:
0.6 – 1 meter in height
Distribution:
The Rose spiderhead’s natural distribution is from the Du Toitskloof to the
Riviersonderend Mountains, with an area of occurrence of about 51 km².
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
34.3 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
13.76 kilobases
Assembly N50:
TBA
Contig number:
TBA
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
TBA
Genome Length:
0.51 Gigabases (487.2 million bases)
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
96.7% [S: 87.5%, D: 9.2%]
BUSCO database:
TBA
Serruria rosea
Rose spiderhead
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Importance:
The Rose spiderhead is one of the most delicate members of the Proteaceae family. It is classified as Near Threatened, so does not currently qualify for any of the threat categories. Due to possible future threats from afforestation, invasive alien plants and susceptibility to drought it may become threatened. Serruria has grown into an important member of the indigenous floriculture industry of South Africa. It is also used in the pot plant industry due to its compact size.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Louisa Blomerus
Crop Development, Agricultural Research Council
Date Published:
2025-03-12
Photo credit:
© L. Blomerus
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