The Complete Chloroplast Genome of <i>Erythrina variegata</i> L. (Papilionoideae, Fabaceae)

<i>Erythrina variegata</i> L. 1754, a thorny deciduous tree of Fabaceae, contains various chemical compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, and triterpenoids and exhibits anti-depressant, anti-inflammatory, and antidiabetic activities. However, genomic data of <i>E. variegata</i> are limited. In this study, the complete chloroplast genome of <i>E. variegata</i> was sequenced and characterized using Illumina sequencing platform. The chloroplast genome of <i>E. variegata</i> was 152,351 bp in length and consisted of a large single copy (82,907 bp), a small single copy (26,309 bp), and two inverted repeat regions (16,826 bp). There were 79 protein-coding genes, 30 transfer RNA genes, and four ribosomal RNA genes. Comparative analysis revealed high conservation of chloroplast genomes among <i>Erythrina</i> species regarding genome size, structure, and gene content. The phylogenetic study also indicated a close relationship between <i>E. variagata</i> and <i>E. sanwicensis</i>. This study provides initial plastome data for further genomic studies examining <i>E. variegata</i> and related species in Fabaceae.