The characteristics of the complete chloroplast genome of <i>Bergenia crassifolia</i> (L.) Fritsch

<i>Bergenia crassifolia</i> (L.) Fritsch. is a traditional medicinal species. This study reports its complete chloroplast (cp) genome for the first time. This cp genome is a quadripartite structure with 156,378 base pairs (bp) long and its GC contain is 38%. It is comprised of 128 annotated genes, including 84 protein-coding genes, 36 tRNAs, and 8 rRNAs. Phylogenetic analysis revealed a sister relationship among <i>B. crassifolia</i>, <i>B. purpurascens</i> and <i>B. scopulosa,</i> and it formed a monophyletic group with other closely associated species. The genomic data and findings from the phylogenetic studies of <i>B. crassifolia</i> provide valuable insights for further research on the evolution patterns of this understudied species and <i>Bergenia</i>.