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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:
Monocot
Estimated genome size:
Size:
0.3 - 1.5 metres in height
Distribution:
This grass is widespread in
South Africa, growing in
undisturbed grasslands to
savanna.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
54.61 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
11.62 kilobases
Assembly N50:
63 587.54 kilobases
Contig number:
3 166
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
Hifiasm
Genome Length:
0.7 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
98.0% [S: 77.6%, D: 20.4%]
BUSCO database:
eukaryota
Themeda triandra
Red Grass
Importance:
Themeda triandra is a keystone grass species that plays an important role in maintaining healthy grassland ecosystems. It supports both livestock, such as cattle and native herbivores, making it central to wildlife conservation and livestock production.
Date Published:
2026-06-05
Photo credit:
© D. Turner
Flora
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