This study presents the first complete chloroplast genome assembly of Calophyllum membranaceum Gander & Champ 1849, a species noted for its pharmacologically active metabolites. The chloroplast genome of C. membranaceum measures 160,820 bp in length and an overall GC content of about 36.4%. It contains a total of 131 genes, which consisted of 86 protein-coding genes, 37 tRNAs, and 8 rRNAs. The phylogenetic analysis based on chloroplast data from the Malpighiales order suggests a close relationship between C. membranaceum and C. brasiliense. Our results provide valuable genomic resource that support future research on genetic resources, conservation, and medicine.
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