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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:
768 million DNA base pairs (0.76 Gigabases)
Organism size:
5cm - 20cm
Distribution:
Winter rainfall area of southern Africa, from Namibia to the Eastern
Cape.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
124.99 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
7.05 kilobases
Oxalis obtusa
Reverse Sorrel
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
0.31 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.2%
Importance:
One of the most widespread South African Oxalis, this highly variable species has great but underexplored horticultural potential. The flower and leaf stalks are covered with reversed, downward-pointing hairs, and flower colour varies from brick red to pale orange, yellow, pink and white.
Sample Contributor contact details
Dr Kenneth Oberlander
University of Pretoria
Photo credit:
© K. Oberlander
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