The complete chloroplast genome of Bupleurum longicaule var. Strictum, an annual herb endemic to China

The genus Bupleurum, belonging to the Umbelliferae family, encompasses more than 180 species distributed mainly in the Northern Hemisphere. In China, the genus consists of 42 species and 17 varieties, 22 of which are recognized as endemisms. Bupleurum species are well-known for their antipyretic, analgesic, gallbladder and other functions so that they are very popular in traditional Chinese medicine. However, to our knowledge,there is no completed chloroplast genome of Bupleurum genus in China. In the present study, we report the completed chloroplast genome of Bupleurum longicaule var. Strictum based on the next-generation sequencing method. The chloroplast genome will contribute to molecular phylogeny, mechanism of evolution or adoption