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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:
Arthropoda
Estimated genome size:
489M Million DNA base pairs (0,49 Giga bases)
Organism size:
3 - 3.2 mm
Distribution:
Monomorium fridae is found in South Africa and Malawi, and is native to both countries.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
24.6 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
3.56 kilobases
Monomorium fridae
Frida's Pharaoh Ant
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Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
289.11 Mb
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
98.4%
Importance:
Little is known about the biology of Monomorium fridae , however, this species is widespread and found in most fynbos regions in South Africa.
Sample Contributor contact details
Dr. Charlene Janion-Scheepers and Abusisiwe Ndaba
University of Cape Town
Photo credit:
© P. Herbst
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