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Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson ex F.A. Zorn) Fosberg is native to the Pacific Islands, India, and the Philippines. It is also cultivated in Taiwan and Hainan. The complete plastome of the species was assembled and annotated in this study. The circular genome was 160,184 bp in size, presenting a typical quadripartite structure including two inverted repeats (IRs) of 25,734 bp, a large single-copy (LSC) of 88,791 bp, and a small single-copy (SSC) of 19,925 bp. The genome contained 132 genes, including 87 protein-coding genes, 37 tRNA genes, and eight rRNA genes. The total G/C content of complete plastome was 36.0%, with the corresponding values of the LSC, SSC, and IR being 33.7%, 28.8%, and 42.7%, respectively. The complete plastome sequence of A. altilis (Parkinson ex F.A. Zorn) Fosberg will make contributions to the conservation genetics of this species as well as to phylogenetic studies of Moraceae. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Diospyros is the largest genus (about 485 species) in Ebenaceae. It is a deciduous or evergreen tree or shrub. It grows in pantropical and extending into temperate regions. Here, we report and characterize the complete plastid genome sequences of D. maclurei Merr. and D. hainanensis Merr. in an effort to provide genomic resources useful for promoting their systematics research and potential economic development. The complete plastome of D. maclurei is 157,946 bp in length, including two Inverted Repeat (IR) regions of 26,081 bp, a Large Single-Copy (LSC) region of 87,387 bp, and a Small Single-Copy (SSC) region of 18,397 bp. The plastome contains 114 genes, consisting of 80 unique protein-coding genes, 30 unique tRNA genes, and four unique rRNA genes. The overall A/T content in the plastome of D. maclurei is 62.60%. The complete plastome of D. hainanensis is 157,999 bp in length, including two Inverted Repeat (IR) regions of 26,077 bp, a Large Single-Copy (LSC) region of 87,523 bp, and a Small Single-Copy (SSC) region of 18,322 bp. The plastome contains 114 genes, consisting of 80 unique protein-coding genes, 30 unique tRNA genes, and four unique rRNA genes. The overall A/T content in the plastome of D. hainanensis is 62.60%. The complete plastome sequences of D. Maclurei and D. hainanensis will provide a useful resource for the conservation genetics of the two species as well as for the phylogenetic studies of Diospyros. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Balakata baccata belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae and is distributed in Yunnan province, China, and other southeast Asian countries, e.g., Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, etc. Here, we report and characterize the complete plastome of B. baccata. The complete plastome is 163,988 bp in length and contains a typical quadripartite structure and gene content found in angiosperms, including two inverted repeat (IR) regions of 27,274 bp, a large single-copy (LSC) region of 90,946 bp and a small single-copy (SSC) region of 18,494 bp. The plastome contains 129 genes, consisting of 84 protein-coding genes, 37 tRNA genes, and eight rRNA genes. The overall G/C content in the plastome of B. baccata is 35.6%. Phylogenetic results show that B. baccata is the earliest diverging lineage of Euphorbioideae. Euphorbia helioscopia + E. esula, E. tirucalli + E. milii and B. baccata have a closer phylogenetic relationship than other taxa within Euphorbiaceae. The complete plastome sequence of B. baccata will provide a useful resource for the conservation genetics of this species as well as for phylogenetic studies in Euphorbiaceae. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Mallotus japonicus is a shrub species in the family of Euphorbiaceae. The study of plastome would be helpful for its phylogenetic study and species identification. The total length of complete plastome for Mallotus japonicus is of 164,912 bp, with typical part-four structure and gene content of angiosperm plastome, including two inverted repeat (IR) regions of 27,829 bp, a large single-copy (LSC) region of 90,319 bp, and a small single-copy (SSC) region of 18,935 bp. The plastome contains 125 genes, consisting of 80 unique protein-coding genes, 31 unique tRNA gene, four unique rRNA genes (5S rRNA, 4.5S rRNA, 16S rRNA, and 23S rRNA), and five pseudogenes. The overall G/C content in the plastome of Mallotus japonicus is 40.2%. The phylogenetic analysis indicates that M. japonicus is closer to M. peltatus than other species in this study. The complete plastome sequence is conducive to the exploitation and utilization of Euphorbiaceae resources and the phylogenetic study in future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Jacaranda mimosifolia is a deciduous arbor with blue flowers native to Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina in South America. After introduction from South America, it was widely cultivated as a garden ornamental plant in South China. The complete chloroplast (cp) genome sequence of this ornamental species is reported in this study, based on high-throughput sequencing (Illumina). The complete cp genome is 153,514 bp in length, containing a pair of inverted repeat regions (IRs) of 25,408 bp, a large single-copy (LSC) region of 84,755 bp, and a small single-copy (SSC) region of 17,943 bp. The cp genome contains 130 genes, consisting of 85 protein-coding genes, 37 tRNA genes, and 8 rRNA genes. The overall A/T content in the cp genome of J. mimosifolia is 61.70%. The phylogenetic analyses indicate that there is a close relationship between J. mimosifolia and Tecomaria capensis. The complete cp sequence of J. mimosifolia will provide a useful resource for the development and utilization of this species as well as for the phylogenetic studies in Bignoniaceae. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

iThe plastome of Manilkara zapota is found to be 158,386 bp long with the typical quadripartite structure of angiosperms, contains two inverted repeats (IRs) of 26,099 bp each, a large single-copy (LSC) region of 87,745 bp, and a small single-copy (SSC) region of 18,443 bp. The plastome contains 114 genes, consisting of 80 unique protein-coding genes, 30 unique tRNA genes, and 4 unique rRNA genes. The overall A/T content in the plastome of M. zapota is 63.00%. The phylogenetic analysis indicated that M. zapota is close to Sideroxylon wightianum within Sapotaceae in this study. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Magnolia omeiensis is an evergreen tree with 25 meters heights. It is distributed in tropical 1200–1300 m. Mount Emei. And it has been ranked as a CR (Critically Endangered) species in China. Here, we report and characterize the complete plastome of M. omeiensis in an effort to provide genomic resources useful for promoting its systematics research. The plastome of M. omeiensis is found to possess a total length 160,021 bp with the typical quadripartite structure of angiosperms, contains two Inverted Repeats (IRs) of 26,336 bp, a Large Single-Copy (LSC) region of 88,061 bp and a Small Single-Copy (SSC) region of 19,288 bp. The plastome contains 114 genes, consisting of 80 unique protein-coding genes, 30 unique tRNA genes and 4 unique rRNA genes. The overall A/T content in the plastome of M. omeiensis is 60.70%. The phylogenetic analysis indicated that M. omeiensis is close to Magnolia yunnanensis within Magnoliaceae in this study. The complete plastome sequence of M. omeiensis will provide a useful resource for the conservation genetics of this species as well as for the phylogenetic studies of Magnoliaceae. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Salacia amplifolia belongs to Celastraceae. The complete plastome of S.amplifolia is 163,255 bp in length, including two inverted repeat (IR) regions of 28,932 bp, a large single-copy (LSC) region of 86,856 bp, and a small single-copy (SSC) region of 18,535 bp. The plastome contains 113 genes, consisting of 79 unique protein-coding genes, 30 unique tRNA genes, and 4 unique rRNA genes. The overall A/T content in the plastome of S. amplifolia is 62.50%. The complete plastome sequence of S. amplifolia will provide a useful resource for the conservation genetics of this specie as well as for the phylogenetic studies of Salacia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Stauntonia obovatifoliola subsp. urophylla belongs to Lardizabalaceae. It is woody vine, with fine lines on its stems, branches, and petioles. In China, they are mainly distributed in Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Jiangxi, Hunan, and Zhejiang. Here, we report and characterize the complete plastid genome sequence of S. obovatifoliola subsp. urophylla in an effort to provide genomic resources useful for promoting its systematics research. The complete plastome of S. obovatifoliola subsp. urophylla is 158,944 bp in length, including two Inverted Repeat (IR) regions of 26,284 bp, a Large Single-Copy (LSC) region of 87,306 bp and a Small Single-Copy (SSC) region of 19,070 bp. The plastome contains 115 genes, consisting of 80 unique protein-coding genes, 31 unique tRNA genes, and four unique rRNA genes. The overall A/T content in the plastome of S. obovatifoliola subsp. urophylla is 61.40%. The complete plastome sequence of S. obovatifoliola subsp. urophylla will provide a useful resource for the conservation genetics of the species as well as for the phylogenetic studies of the genus Stauntonia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Heliciopsis lobata, National class II rare and Endangered plant protection, is one of the subtropical important medicinal plants. However, its complete plastome information and systematic position are still unknown. In order to enhance the development of its Chinese medicinal value and deepen the study of it, we report and characterize the complete plastid genome sequence of H. lobata in an effort to provide genomic resources useful to promoting its medicinal value and systematic research. The complete plastome is 160,961 bp in length and contains the typical structure and gene content of angiosperm plastome, including two inverted repeat (IR) regions of 26,455 bp, a large single-copy (LSC) region of 88,929 bp, and a small single-copy (SSC) region of 19,122 bp. The plastome contains 117 genes, consisting of 83 unique protein-coding genes, 30 unique tRNA genes, and 4 unique rRNA genes. The overall A/T content in the plastome of H. lobata is 62.00%. The complete plastome sequence of H. lobata will provide a useful resource for the conservation genetics of this species as well as for the phylogenetic studies of Proteaceae. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Mussaenda hirsutula is a plant of the family Rubiaceae. So far, there is no study on the genomic information of M. hirsutula. Here, we report and characterize the complete plastid genome sequence of M. hirsutula in an effort to provide genomic resources useful for promoting its conservation. The complete plastome is 155,503 bp in length and contains the typical structure and gene content of angiosperm plastome, including two inverted repeat regions of 25,964 bp, a large single-copy region of 85,451 bp, and a small single-copy region of 18,124 bp. The plastome contains 115 genes, consisting of 81 unique protein-coding genes, 30 unique tRNA genes, and 4 unique rRNA genes. The overall A/T content in the plastome of M. hirsutula is 62.30%. The complete plastome sequence of M. hirsutula will provide a useful resource for the conservation genetics of this species as well as for the phylogenetic studies for Rubiaceae. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Arisaema ringens is a dioecious herb of the family Araceae. So far, there have been no studies on the genome of A. ringens. Here we report and characterize the complete plastid genome sequence of A. ringens in an effort to provide genomic resources useful for promoting its conservation. The complete plastome is 160,792 bp in length and contains the typical structure and gene content of angiosperm plastome, including two inverted repeat regions of 25,312 bp, a large single copy region of 88,915 bp, and a small single copy region of 21,253 bp. The plastome contains 114 genes, consisting of 80 unique protein-coding genes, 30 unique tRNA genes, and 4 unique rRNA genes. The overall A/T content in the plastome of A. ringens is 63.50%. The complete plastome sequence of A. ringens will provide a useful resource for the conservation genetics of this species as well as for the phylogenetic studies for Araceae. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Antirhea chinensis is a plant of the family Rubiaceae. So far, there is no study on the genome of A. chinensis. Here we report and characterize the complete plastid genome sequence of A. chinensis in an effort to provide genomic resources useful for promoting its conservation. The complete plastome is 155,616 bp in length and contains the typical structure and gene content of angiosperm plastome, including two inverted repeat regions of 25,690 bp, a large single copy region of 86,252 bp and a small single copy region of 17,984 bp. The plastome contains 114 genes, consisting of 80 unique protein-coding genes, 30 unique tRNA genes, and 4 unique rRNA genes. The overall A/T content in the plastome of A. chinensis is 62.40%. The complete plastome sequence of A. chinensis will provide a useful resource for the conservation genetics of this species as well as for the phylogenetic studies for Rubiaceae. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Syzygium forrestii Merr. et Perry is an evergreen broad-leaved tree, 8–15 metres tall. It is mainly distributed in the Southwest of China (Nu river valley to Xishuangbanna area), growing from 800 to 2400 metres above sea level. It grows in the evergreen broad-leaved forest and the hillside shrubbery. It is an endemic plant species in China. At present, it has not been artificially introduced and cultivated. However, its complete plastome information and systematic position is still unknown. Here we report and characterize the complete plastid genome sequence of S. forrestii in an effort to provide genomic resources useful for promoting its conservation and systematic research. The complete plastome is 159,996 bp in length and contains the typical structure and gene content of angiosperm plastome, including two inverted repeat (IR) regions of 26,414 bp, a large single-copy (LSC) region of 88,560 bp and a small single-copy (SSC) region of 18,608 bp. The plastome contains 115 genes, consisting of 81 unique protein-coding genes, 30 unique tRNA gene and 4 unique rRNA genes (5S rRNA, 4.5S rRNA, 23S rRNA and 16S rRNA). The overall A/T content in the plastome of S. forrestii is 63.10%. The complete plastome sequence of S. forrestii will provide a useful resource for the conservation genetics of this species as well as for the phylogenetic studies of Myrtaceae. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Pandanus tectorius Parkinson ex Du Roi (Pandanaceae) is a tree or shrub which is widely distributed in seashores and sandy beaches in Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, Taiwan, Yunnan Provinces of China. P. tectorius sometimes is used as a living fence, the leaves are used for weaving and the fruit is beneficial for the treatment of diabetes. Here, we report and characterize the complete plastid genome sequence of P. tectorius in an effort to provide genomic resources useful for promoting its conservation. The complete plastome is 159,362 bp in length and contains the typical structure and gene content of angiosperm plastome, including two inverted repeat (IR) regions of 26,702 bp, a large single-copy (LSC) region of 87,447 bp and a small single-copy (SSC) region of 18,511 bp. The plastome contains 114 genes, consisting of 80 unique protein-coding genes, 30 unique tRNA genes, and 4 unique rRNA genes (5S rRNA, 4.5S rRNA, 23S rRNA, and 16S rRNA). The overall A/T content in the plastome of P. tectorius is 62.40%. The complete plastome sequence of P.tectorius will provide a useful resource for the conservation genetics of this species as well as for the phylogenetic studies of Pandanaceae. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Heptacodium miconioides Rehd. is a rare and endangered plant species occurring in Anhui, Hubei, and Zhejiang Provinces of China, which is endemic to China. Here, we report and characterize the complete plastid genome sequence of H. miconioides in an effort to provide genomic resources useful for promoting its conservation. The complete plastome is 156,313 bp in length and contains the typical structure and gene content of angiosperm plastome, including two inverted repeat (IR) regions of 23,904 bp, a large single-copy (LSC) region of 89,760 bp and a small single-copy (SSC) region of 18,745 bp. The plastome contains 114 genes, comprising 79 unique protein-coding genes, 31 unique tRNA genes, and 4 unique rRNA genes (5S rRNA, 4.5S rRNA, 23S rRNA, and 16S rRNA). The overall A/T content in the plastome of D. indica is 61.60%. The complete plastome sequence of H. miconioides will provide a useful resource for the conservation genetics of this species as well as for the phylogenetic studies of Caprifoliaceae. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Dillenia indica Linn. is an endangered plant species occurring in southern Guangxi province and Yunnan province of China, which has been grown in gardens as an ornamental plant and is widely used in the medical field. Here, we report and characterize the complete plastid genome sequence of D. indica to provide genomic resources useful for promoting its conservation. The complete plastome is 159,266 bp in length and contains the typical structure and gene content of angiosperm plastome, including two inverted repeat (IR) regions of 26,457 bp, a large single-copy (LSC) region of 88,305 bp, and a small single-copy (SSC) region of 18,047 bp. The plastome contains 115 genes, consisting of 81 unique protein-coding genes, 30 unique tRNA genes, and 4 unique rRNA genes (5S rRNA, 4.5S rRNA, 23S rRNA, and 16S rRNA). The overall A/T content in the plastome of D. indica is 63.40%. The complete plastome sequence of D. indica will provide a useful resource for the conservation genetics of this species as well as for the phylogenetic studies of Dilleniaceae. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Clinacanthus nutans (Burm.f.) Lindau. is a medicinal species occurring in southern Guangdong province, Guangxi province, Hainan province and Yunnan province of China, which has been widely used in the medical field. However, its complete plastome information and systematic position are still unknown. In order to enhance the development of its medicinal value, we report and characterize the complete plastid genome sequence of C. nutans in an effort to provide genomic resources useful to promoting its medicinal value and systematic research. The complete plastome is 151,669 bp in length and contains the typical structure and gene content of angiosperm plastome, including two Inverted Repeat (IR) regions of 25,366 bp, a Large Single-Copy (LSC) region of 83,502 bp and a Small Single-Copy (SSC) region of 17,435 bp. The plastome contains 113 genes, consisting of 80 unique protein-coding genes, 29 unique tRNA gene and four unique rRNA genes (5S rRNA, 4.5S rRNA, 23S rRNA and 16S rRNA). The overall A/T content in the plastome of C. nutans is 61.60%. The complete plastome sequence of C. nutans will provide a useful resource for the conservation genetics of this species as well as for the phylogenetic studies of Acanthaceae. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Hydnocarpus hainanensis Merr. is an evergreen tree with a height of 6-12 m and a diameter at breast height of 50 cm. It is distributed in Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, South of Yunnan Province of China. Here, we report and characterize the complete plastid genome sequence of H. hainanensis in an effort to provide genomic resources useful for promoting its conservation and systematics research. The plastome of H. hainanensis is found to possess a total length 163,330 bp with the typical quadripartite structure of angiosperms, containing two inverted repeats (IRs) of 26,870 bp, a large single copy (LSC) region of 91,510 bp and a small single copy (SSC) region of 18,080 bp. The plastome contains 111 genes, consisting of 78 unique protein-coding genes (seven of which are duplicated in the IR: rps12, rps7, ndhB, ycf2, rpl23, rpl2, and rps19), 29 unique tRNA genes (seven of which are duplicated in the IR, i.e. trnNGUU, trnRACG, trnAUGC, trnlGAU, trnVGAC, trnLCAA, and trnlCAU) and four unique rRNA genes (5S rRNA, 4.55S rRNA, 23S rRNA, and 16S rRNA). The overall A/T content in the plastome of H. hainanensis is 63.70%. The phylogenetic analysis indicated that H. hainanensis is close to Salix rorida within Malpighiales. The complete plastome sequence of H. hainanensis will provide a useful resource for the conservation genetics of the one species as well as for the phylogenetic studies of Achariaceae. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Vatica mangachapoi is a tree up to 20 m tall with white resinous. It is distributed in China (Hainan province), Indonesia, Malaysia (N Borneo), Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. It grows in forests on hills and mountain slopes below 700 metres. Its durable wood is used for making boats and building bridges and houses. It has been ranked as a VU (Vulnerable) species in China. Here we report and characterize the complete plastid genome sequence of V. mangachapoi in an effort to provide genomic resources useful for promoting its conservation and phylogenetic research. The complete plastome is 151,538 bp in length and contains the typical structure and gene content of angiosperm plastome, including two Inverted Repeat (IR) regions of 23,921 bp, a Large Single-Copy (LSC) region of 83,587 bp and a Small Single-Copy (SSC) region of 20,109 bp. The plastome contains 114 genes, consisting of 80 unique protein-coding genes, 30 unique tRNA gene, and 4 unique rRNA genes. The overall A/T content in the plastome of V. mangachapoi is 62.80%. The phylogenetic analysis indicated that V. mangachapoi and V. odorata is closely related and as an independent branch in Malvales in our study. The complete plastome sequence of V. mangachapoi will provide a useful resource for the conservation genetics of this species and for the phylogenetic studies for Vatica. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Changiostyrax dolichocarpa is a critically endangered plant species occurring in central and southeastern China. Although the systematic position of Changiostyrax was still unclear, morphological characters, plastid and nSSR evidence supported that C. dolichocarpa should be separated from Sinojackia (Styracaceae). Here, we report and characterize the complete plastid genome sequence of C. dolichocarpa in an effort to provide genomic resources useful for promoting its conservation. The complete plastome is 158,821 bp in length and contains the typical structure and gene content of angiosperm plastome, including two inverted repeat (IR) regions of 26,000 bp, a large single copy (LSC) region of 88,038 bp and a small single copy (SSC) region of 18,784 bp. The plastome contains 120 genes, consisting of 83 unique protein-coding genes, 37 unique tRNA gene, and eight unique rRNA genes. The overall A/T content in the plastome of C. dolichocarpa is 62.70%. The complete plastome sequence of C. dolichocarpa will provide a useful resource for the conservation genetics of this species as well as for the phylogenetic studies for Changiostyrax. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]