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rúcula

Diplotaxis muralis

Least Concern
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The Annual Wall-rocket (Diplotaxis muralis) is a species in the genus Diplotaxis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 7 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic re.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 7 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (China, South Korea), Europe (23 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (4 countries).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French Diplotaxis des murailles
German Mauer-Doppelrauke
Portuguese rúcula

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of rúcula?
The scientific name of rúcula is Diplotaxis muralis. It belongs to the genus Diplotaxis.
What is the conservation status of rúcula?
rúcula (Diplotaxis muralis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does rúcula live?
rúcula is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (China, South Korea), Europe (23 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic.
What family does rúcula belong to?
rúcula (Diplotaxis muralis) belongs to the genus Diplotaxis, which is part of the taxonomic family Brassicaceae.
Is rúcula endangered?
No, rúcula (Diplotaxis muralis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does rúcula belong to?
rúcula (Diplotaxis muralis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of rúcula?
The closest relatives of rúcula in the genus Diplotaxis include rúcula, Perennial Wall-rocket, vineyard wall rocket.

Native Range — 34 Countries

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