Diplotaxis gorgadensis explained

Diplotaxis gorgadensis is a species of flowering plants of the family Brassicaceae. The species is endemic to Cape Verde.[1] It is listed as an endangered plant by the IUCN.

Distribution and ecology

Diplotaxis gorgadensis is restricted to the island of Santo Antão,[1] where it occurs in the northeastern part of the island, between 450 and 1,300 metres elevation. It is more frequent in humid mountain zones, but is also found in sub-humid and semi-arid zones.

Subspecies

Two subspecies are recognised:

Notes and References

  1. 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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