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  | |
| 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] | |
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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
- 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.
- 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.
- Plano de Gestão – Parque Natural Monte Gordo – S. Nicolau, p. 39-40
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