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 Edit this 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

  1. 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. 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". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000: Leiden, the Netherlands.
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