Diplotaxis gorgadensis

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Diplotaxis gorgadensis
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Brassicales
Family: Brassicaceae
Genus: Diplotaxis
Species:
D. gorgadensis
Binomial name
Diplotaxis gorgadensis
Rustan

Diplotaxis gorgadensis is a species of flowering plants of the family Brassicaceae. The species is endemic to Cape Verde. [2] It is listed as an endangered plant by the IUCN. [1]

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Distribution and ecology

Diplotaxis gorgadensis is restricted to the island of Santo Antão, [2] where it occurs in the northeastern part of the island, between 450 and 1,300 metres elevation. [1] It is more frequent in humid mountain zones, but is also found in sub-humid and semi-arid zones. [1]

Subspecies

Two subspecies are recognised: [3] [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Catarino, S.; Duarte, M.C.; Romeiras, M.M. (2017). "Diplotaxis gorgadensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2017: e.T107424879A107468132. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T107424879A107468132.en . Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 Oromí, Martín, Zurita & Cabrera, 2005 : Lista preliminar de especies silvestres de Cabo Verde: Hongos, Plantas y Animales Terrestres. Gobierno de Canarias, Consejería de Medio Ambiente y Ordenación Territorial, p. 42
  3. "Diplotaxis gorgadensis". Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life . Species 2000: Naturalis, Leiden, the Netherlands.