Diplotaxis gorgadensis
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Brassicales |
Family: | Brassicaceae |
Genus: | Diplotaxis |
Species: | D. gorgadensis
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Binomial name | |
Diplotaxis gorgadensis Rustan
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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]
Distribution and ecology
[edit]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
[edit]Two subspecies are recognised:[3][1]
- Diplotaxis gorgadensis subsp. brochmannii
- Diplotaxis gorgadensis subsp. gorgadensis
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e 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.
- ^ a b 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". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000: Leiden, the Netherlands.