| Diplotaxis gorgadensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| 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
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:31
- Diplotaxis gorgadensis subsp. brochmannii
- Diplotaxis gorgadensis subsp. gorgadensis
References
References
- 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.
- 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.