Diplotaxis sundingii
Diplotaxis sundingii is a species of flowering plants of the family Brassicaceae. The species is endemic to Cape Verde.[2] It is listed as a critically endangered plant by the IUCN.[1]
| Diplotaxis sundingii | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Brassicales |
| Family: | Brassicaceae |
| Genus: | Diplotaxis |
| Species: | D. sundingii |
| Binomial name | |
| Diplotaxis sundingii Rustan | |
Distribution and ecology
Diplotaxis sundingii is restricted to the island of São Nicolau,[2] where it occurs in mountainous zones in the east of the island, between 500 and 700 metres elevation.[1] Its population size is estimated at less than 250 individuals.[1]
References
- Catarino, S.; Duarte, M.C. & Romeiras, M.M. (2017). "Diplotaxis sundingii". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T107425058A107468147. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T107425058A107468147.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
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