Larrea nitida

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Jarilla Crespa

Family: Zygophyllaceae
Order: Zygophyllales
Class: Magnoliopsida
Phylum / Division: Magnoliophyta
Kingdom: Plantae

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Description

Larrea nitida is a species of flowering plant in the family Zygophyllaceae. It is native to North and Central Chile and Argentina.

Distribution and habitat: Larrea nitida is widely distributed between Salta and Chubut and lives in altitudes of 1500 to 3000 metres.

Classification: Larrea nitida is classified in the genus Larrea in the family Zygophyllaceae.

Uses: Larrea nitida has been used in traditional medicine as an anti-inflammatory, a wound disinfectant, an antibacterial and an antifungal.

Source: Wikipedia, article Larrea nitida. Content adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license. Accessed on 17/07/2026.