# The complete chloroplast genome of Marupa (Simarouba amara Aubl., Simaroubaceae)

## TL;DR

This paper presents the first complete chloroplast genome of the tropical tree Marupa, providing a genetic resource for future studies on its evolution and conservation.

## Contribution

The first complete chloroplast genome sequence of Marupa (Simarouba amara) is reported using Oxford Nanopore technology.

## Key findings

- The chloroplast genome is 159,838 bp long and contains 131 genes.
- It has a classic quadripartite structure similar to related species in the Simaroubaceae family.
- Phylogenetic analysis confirms its placement within the Simaroubaceae family.

## Abstract

Marupa (Simarouba amara Aublet 1775) is a tropical tree of the family Simaroubaceae. It is commonly used for its wood in the Amazonian forest, and it is an important species for restoring degraded environments. Yet, very little genetic resources are available to study this plant. In this paper, we sequenced for the first time the complete chloroplast genome of Marupa, using Oxford Nanopore long‐read technology. The genome is 159,838 bp, includes 131 genes in total and presents a classic quadripartite structure. Its length and structure are similar to those of sister species of the Simaroubaceae family. A maximum likelihood phylogeny of the order Sapindale reveals that Simarouba amara is well positioned in its family. This complete plastome is a first step towards a better analysis of Marupa future evolution.

We provide the first plastome sequence of Marupa (Simarouba amara Aubl., Simaroubaceae). Sequence was generated using Oxford Nanopore Technology. The chloroplast is 159,838 bp, includes 131 genes in total and presents a classic quadripartite structure.