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Group:
Eudicot
Size:
2 – 9 metres in height
Distribution:
Tarchonanthus camphoratus occurs across several provinces in South Africa, including Limpopo, North West, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, the Free State and the Northern Cape.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
143.62 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
10.78 kilobases
Assembly N50:
12 814.9 kilobases
Contig number:
2 277
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
Hifiasm
Genome Length:
3.83 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.1% [Single: 3.0%, Duplicated: 96.1%]
BUSCO database:
Hifiasm
Importance:
The camphor bush is valued for its medicinal properties, including reported antioxidant activity. Its genome assembly provides a useful resource for future research into the genetic basis of its medicinal and ecological traits.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Molemi Rauwane
Nelson Mandela University
and University of Johannesburg
Date Published:
2026-06-05
Photo credit:
© L. Siviya
Flora
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