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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:
Streptophyta
Estimated genome size:
60 Million DNA base pairs (0.597 Giga bases)
Organism size:
3-7 m
Distribution:
This wild grape can be found starting from the Cape Peninsula, where it thrives in the ravines on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain. It extends along the coastline in a narrow band through the Eastern Cape, continuing up to northern KwaZulu-Natal, and then moves inland through Mpumalanga into Limpopo Province, Zimbabwe, and Malawi. It is typically found near forests and grows along river edges, climbing over trees and shrubs.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
13.04 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
18.05 kilobases
Rhoicissus tomentosa
Wild Grape
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Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
583.24 Mb
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
98.8%
Importance:
The acidic fruits are edible and pleasant tasting but should be eaten in moderation. Fruits can be used to make jams, jelly, wine and vinegar. The poisonous tuberous rootstock is used in traditional medicine. When boiled in milk it can be used to expel intestinal worms in calves and is also used to facilitate delivery during pregnancy.
Sample Contributor contact details
Ernst Van Jaarsveld,
University of Western Cape | Babylonstoren
Photo credit:
© K. Barsakis
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