The complete chloroplast genome sequence of endangered camellias (Camellia pubifurfuracea)

Camellia pubifurfuracea is endemic to Guangxi Province, China and is thought to occur in less than five locations. Moreover, its populations have been shrinking and the complete chloroplast genome has not been reported. In the present study, we report the complete chloroplast genome sequence of C. pubifurfuracea using Illumina sequencing technology. The complete chloroplast genome size is 156,975 bp. The genome contained 144 genes, including 38 tRNA genes, 100 protein-coding genes, and 6 rRNA genes. Phylogenetic analysis based on 16 complete chloroplast genomes revealed that C. pubifurfuracea is closely related to C. azalea. The chloroplast genome of C. pubifurfuracea have 54 simple sequence repeats and 50 repeat sequences, including 1 forward and 49 palindromic repeats. The complete chloroplast genome of C. pubifurfuracea will provide essential genomic information for protection the precious species of Camellia.