Characterization of the complete chloroplast genome of <i>Chasmanthium latifolium</i> (Michx.) H.O.Yates, 1966 (Poaceae)

<i>Chasmanthium latifolium</i> (Michx.) H.O.Yates is a popular ornamental plant native to southeastern North America. Genomic data and genetic studies related to <i>Chasmanthium latifolium</i> are limited. Therefore, the complete chloroplast genome of <i>Chasmanthium latifolium</i> was sequenced, assembled, and characterized in this study. The complete chloroplast genome was 138,934 bp in length and contained 105 unique genes (77 protein-coding genes, 24 tRNA genes, and 4 rRNA genes). Phylogenetic analyses showed that <i>Chasmanthium latifolium</i> and <i>Chasmanthium laxum</i> clustered into a separate clade with the closest affinity to the clade comprising <i>Zeugites pittieri</i> Hack and <i>Lophatherum gracile</i> Brongn. In conclusion, our study describes the complete chloroplast genome of <i>Chasmanthium latifolium</i> for the first time, contributing to a better understanding of its taxonomy and evolution.