Diplotaxis gracilis

Diplotaxis gracilis is a species of wall rockets that belong to the family Brassicaceae. The species is endemic to Cape Verde and is listed as endangered by the IUCN.[1] The plant was named by Otto Eugen Schulz in 1916. The local name of the plant is mostarda-brabo (wild mustard).[3]

Diplotaxis gracilis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Brassicales
Family: Brassicaceae
Genus: Diplotaxis
Species:
D. gracilis
Binomial name
Diplotaxis gracilis
(Webb) O.E.Schulz, 1916
Synonyms[2]
  • Sinapidendron gracile Webb, 1822

Distribution and ecology

Diplotaxis gracilis is found only in the island of São Nicolau, between 600 and 1,200 meters elevation.[1] It occurs on steep slopes in the Monte Gordo Natural Park.[3]

References

  1. Catarino, S.; Duarte, M.C.; Romeiras, M.M. (2017). "Diplotaxis gracilis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T107424923A107468137. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T107424923A107468137.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  2. Catarino, S.; Duarte, M.C. & Romeiras, M.M. (2017). "Diplotaxis gracilis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 3.1. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T107424923A107468137.en.
  3. Plano de Gestão – Parque Natural Monte Gordo – S. Nicolau, p. 39-40
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