Comparative and phylogenetic analyses based on the complete chloroplast genomes of Limonium (Plumbaginaceae) species.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Limonium Mill., a genus belonging to the family Plumbaginaceae, is mainly distributed along the Mediterranean coast of Eurasia. It is known for its rich species diversity and remarkable morphological variation, encompassing both herbaceous and semi-shrub forms. Some species of Limonium have medicinal, economic, and ornamental value in China. However, their genomic and phylogenetic relationships remain unclear. In this study, we sequenced and assembled complete chloroplast genomes of eight Limonium species to address this issue. We conducted comparative and phylogenetic analyses to investigate the genetic structural characteristics and clarify the taxonomic status of 12 Limonium species.

Results

The newly obtained circular chloroplast genomes of the eight Limonium

SUBMITTER: Jiao F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12825190 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature