biostudies-literatureWang CApplied Basic Research Project of Qinghai Province789https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12295303biostudies-literatureUnknown16(7)<h4>Background</h4><i>Saxifraga umbellulata</i> var. <i>pectinata</i> (Saxifragaceae) is recognized as a genuine medicinal material from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in China. This paper presents the chloroplast (cp) genome of <i>S. umbellulata</i> var. <i>pectinata</i>, marking the first report for this genus. The Tibetan medicinal plants documented in 'Chinese Medicinal Plant Resources' are associated with their chloroplast genomes and medicinal mechanisms.<h4>Objective</h4>In order to resolve any potential ambiguity in conventional classifications, this study reconstructs the evolutionary position of <i>S. umbellulata</i> var. <i>pectinata</i> within the genus by comparing its chloroplast genetic information with that of other groupings.<h4>Methods</h4>The chloroplast genome of <i>S. umbelGenesComparison of Chloroplast Genome Sequences of <i>Saxifraga umbellulata</i> var. <i>pectinata</i> in Qinghai-Xizang Plateau.PMC122953032023-ZJ-749Liu HLi JLiu LWang CSun RSu KLi QDu JfalseComparison of Chloroplast Genome Sequences of <i>Saxifraga umbellulata</i> var. <i>pectinata</i> in Qinghai-Xizang Plateau.<h4>Background</h4><i>Saxifraga umbellulata</i> var. <i>pectinata</i> (Saxifragaceae) is recognized as a genuine medicinal material from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in China. This paper presents the chloroplast (cp) genome of <i>S. umbellulata</i> var. <i>pectinata</i>, marking the first report for this genus. The Tibetan medicinal plants documented in 'Chinese Medicinal Plant Resources' are associated with their chloroplast genomes and medicinal mechanisms.<h4>Objective</h4>In order to resolve any potential ambiguity in conventional classifications, this study reconstructs the evolutionary position of <i>S. umbellulata</i> var. <i>pectinata</i> within the genus by comparing its chloroplast genetic information with that of other groupings.<h4>Methods</h4>The chloroplast genome of <i>S. umbel2025-01-01T00:00:00Z2025 Jun2026-06-29T03:21:27.267Z2025-08-28T03:09:21.048ZS-EPMC122953034072544510.3390/genes16070789