Ascarina lucida

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Common products:
- Fresh or dried leaf, bark, and cambial tissue of Ascarina lucida is supplied by botanical gardens, university herbarium collections, and the New Zealand Plant Conservation Network for use as a source of high‑quality genomic DNA in molecular phylogenetic and comparative genomic studies of early angiosperms. The nuclear ribosomal internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region and chloroplast markers rbcL and trnL‑F have been sequenced for the species, and the resulting sequences are deposited in GenBank, providing reference data for phylogenetic analyses of the Chloranthaceae and for broader angiosperm systematics. Voucher specimens together with detailed collection metadata are curated in the New Zealand Plant Conservation Network and the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF), ensuring standardized reference material for taxonomic verification. The species’ genome size (C‑value) has been measured at approximately 0.50 pg/1C, contributing to databases of basal angiosperm genome‑size variation (Bennett & Leitch, 2012). These data underpin a range of laboratory protocols, including standard CTAB‑based DNA extraction methods applied to Ascarina lucida leaf tissue in published studies.

Sustainability and sourcing:
- Ascarina lucida is listed as “Not Threatened” in the New Zealand Threat Classification System, indicating a stable population across its native range of lowland to sub‑alpine forest on both main islands. The plant is not harvested for timber, fiber, or other commercial products; any human use is limited to scientific sampling. Collection for molecular work typically involves the removal of a few leaves or a short bark segment, which has negligible impact on individual plants or local populations. All scientific collection on public lands is regulated under the Department of Conservation (DOC) collection‑permit system, which administers sampling activities and ensures compliance with national conservation legislation. As the species is not listed under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) or other international trade regulations, there are no specific trade restrictions. Consequently, the primary sustainability concern for Ascarina lucida is the responsible, permit‑based acquisition of limited plant material for research purposes.

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