Complete mitochondrial genome of Medinilla magnifica (Myrtales, Melastomataceae)

Abstract

The complete mitochondrial genome of Medinilla magnifica, an economically valuable species in the family Melastomataceae was reported in this study. The genome size is 377,864 bp in length and the GC content is 43.91%. A total of 98 genes were annotated, including 71 protein-coding genes, 24 tRNA genes and 3 rRNA genes. Phylogenetic analysis revealed a close relationship between M. magnifica with Eucalyptus grandis. This is the first complete mitochondrial genome for M. magnifica that would be useful for providing basic genetic information for this important species.

Keywords

• mitochondrial genome
• medinilla magnifica
• phylogenetic analysis