Diplotaxis gorgadensis
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]
| Diplotaxis gorgadensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Brassicales |
| Family: | Brassicaceae |
| Genus: | Diplotaxis |
| Species: | D. gorgadensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Diplotaxis gorgadensis Rustan | |
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]
- Diplotaxis gorgadensis subsp. brochmannii
- Diplotaxis gorgadensis subsp. gorgadensis
References
- Catarino, S.; Duarte, M.C. & Romeiras, M.M. (2017). "Diplotaxis gorgadensis". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T107424879A107468132. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T107424879A107468132.en. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
- 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
- "Diplotaxis gorgadensis". Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life. Species 2000: Naturalis, Leiden, the Netherlands.
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