Complete chloroplast genome of Lamiophlomis rotata : comparative genome analysis and phylogenetic analysis.

Lamiophlomis rotata , the only species within the genus Lamiophlomis (family Labiatae), exhibits a broad geographical distribution in elevated highland areas in Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau and possesses significant therapeutic properties. Numerous chemical compositions and putative phylogenetic affiliations of this species have been documented in prior research. Nevertheless, there is a scarcity of accessible publications regarding the genomic data of L. rotata , particularly its chloroplast genome. This dearth of knowledge hampers the comprehensive investigation of its phylogenetic placement within the Labiatae family. In this study, we present a comprehensive analysis of the plastid genome of L. rotata . The plastid genome has a length of 151,837 base pairs (bp) and a GC content of 38.5%. Within this genome, a total of 135 genes were identified, including 90 protein-coding genes, 37 transfer RNA (tRNA) genes, and eight ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes. By employing phylogenetic analysis, the taxonomic position of L. rotata within the family Labiatae is elucidated, highlighting a close relationship between the genus Lamiophlomis and the genus Phlomis . Notably, extensive genetic variations were uncovered between L. rotata and other Phlomis species. This study could provide significant insights for understanding the phylogenetic relationships of taxa within Labiatae.