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Plants 65 - Systematic Listing

(64 speciess + 1 form with special treatment that are not is considered at the species level)

Number of records: 66

Last update: 22/10/2026 19:40:20

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Argentina

General Information

Argentina is located in the southernmost part of South America, bordering Bolivia and Paraguay to the north, Brazil, Uruguay, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Atlantic Ocean and the Drake Passage to the south, and Chile to the west. Argentina´s geographical position is unique, as it encompasses a wide range of climates and landscapes, from the peaks of the Andes mountain range to the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. The country can be divided into several geographical regions, including the Pampas, Patagonia, Cuyo, and Chaco, each with its own geographical and climatic characteristics.

To get to Argentina, there are several transportation options. The country has several international airports, including Ministro Pistarini International Airport in Buenos Aires, which is the largest and busiest in the country. From there, you can take domestic or international flights to different destinations. You can also enter Argentina by land, through the borders with neighboring countries, or by sea, through the ports of the Atlantic Ocean. Once inside the country, you can use different modes of transportation, such as buses, trains, or cars, to get to the various places of interest.

In terms of environments and characteristics of the surroundings, Argentina is a country with great geographical diversity. The Pampas region is a fertile and flat plain, covered with grasslands and crops, while the Patagonia region is a mountainous and glacial area, with a cold and windy climate. The Cuyo region is a valley and mountain area, with a dry and sunny climate, while the Chaco region is a forest and savanna area, with a hot and humid climate. The vegetation in Argentina is also very varied, with quebracho and algarrobo forests in the Chaco region, grasslands in the Pampas, and shrubs and cacti in Patagonia.

In terms of useful logistical information, it is essential to keep in mind that Argentina is a large and diverse country, and each region has its own characteristics and needs. In general, it is recommended to plan ahead and research the climatic and geographical conditions of each place before traveling. It is also important to consider the availability of services and infrastructure in each region, as some areas may be more remote and difficult to access than others. In terms of accessibility, Argentina has a network of roads and highways that connect the different cities and towns, although some areas may be more difficult to access due to lack of infrastructure or weather conditions.

In summary, Argentina is a country with great geographical and climatic diversity, offering a variety of landscapes and environments to explore. With proper planning and prior research, it is possible to enjoy a unique and exciting nature observation experience in this country.



Compilation and publication: EcoRegistros – 18/07/2026



Regions
 Cuyo









  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Conservation status Notes
1AsparagalesAlstroemeriaceaeAmancayAlstroemeria aureaNative
  
2AmaryllidaceaeCebolla Del ZorroZephyranthes jamesoniiNative
  
3OrchidaceaeChloraea alpinaNative
  
4CalagualaCyrtopodium punctatumNative
  
5AsteralesAsteraceaeAlfilerilloBarnadesia odorataNative
  
6Doniophyton anomalumNative
  
7Shrubby GumweedBotón De OroGrindelia chiloensisNative
  
8MutisiaMutisia decurrensNative
  
9Perezia AzulPerezia recurvataNative
  
10Mexican Flame VinePseudogynoxys chenopodioidesExotic
  
11BlanquillaSenecio filaginoidesNative
  
12Stevia satureiifoliaNative
  
13SolcitoThymophylla pentachaetaNative
  
14Yellow SalsifySalsifíTragopogon dubiusExotic
  
15CalyceraceaeCalycera crassifoliaNative
  
16CaryophyllalesAizoaceaeMesembryanthemum crystallinumExotic
  
17CactaceaeCardónCereus aethiopsNative
  
18Echinopsis leucanthaNative
  
19KepoMaihueniopsis glomerataNative
  
20PencaOpuntia sulphureaNative
  
21Cola De PichePterocactus tuberosusNative
  
22Bola De IndioTephrocactus articulatusNative
  
23CardonTrichocereus tarijensisNative
  
24CapparaceaeAtamiskiCapparis atamisqueaNative
  
25ChenopodiaceaeZampaAtriplex lampaNative
  
26Prickly SaltwortCardo RusoSalsola kaliExotic
  
27MontiaceaeCalandrinia affinisNative
  
28NyctaginaceaeMonte NegroBougainvillea spinosaNative
  
29PlumbaginaceaeLimonium brasilienseNative
  
30PortulacaceaeFlor De Un DíaPortulaca grandifloraNative
  
31CornalesLoasaceaeCaiophora chuquitensisNative
  
32DipsacalesViburnaceaeSauco GrandeSambucus peruvianaNative
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33FabalesFabaceaeAdesmia candidaNative
  
34Mamuel ChoiqueAdesmia volckmanniNative
  
35Neneo MachoAnarthrophyllum strigulipetalumNative
  
36Astragalus palenaeNative
  
37Lathyrus magellanicusNative
  
38Lupinus ignobilisNative
  
39CarpincheraMimosa pigraNative
  
40Chañar BreaParkinsonia praecoxNative
  
41PichanillaSenna aphyllaNative
  
42GentianalesRubiaceaeOreopolus glacialisNative
  
43GeranialesGeraniaceaeCommon StorksbillErodium cicutariumExotic
  
44LamialesPlantaginaceaeAla De LoroMonttea aphyllaNative
  
45PeludillaPlantago patagonicaNative
  
46ScrophulariaceaeMulleinPañoVerbascum thapsusExotic
  
47VerbenaceaeGlandularia radicataNative
  
48PoleoLippia turbinataNative
  
49Solupe NegroNeosparton aphyllumNative
  
50MalpighialesEuphorbiaceaePichogaEuphorbia collinaNative
  
51MalpighiaceaePapa De RíoStigmaphyllon bonarienseNative
  
52PassifloraceaeGranadilla MoraPassiflora umbilicataNative
  
53MalvalesMalvaceaeLecanophora heterophyllaNative
  
54AmapolitaMalvella leprosaNative
  
55Sphaeralcea australisNative
  
56Malvón De CampoSphaeralcea mendocinaNative
  
57MyrtalesOnagraceaeFuchsia bolivianaNative
  
58PoalesBromeliaceaePuya sp.Native
  
59PoaceaeReedCarrizoPhragmites australisNative
  
60EspartilloSpartina densifloraNative
  
61RosalesRhamnaceaePiquillínCondalia microphyllaNative
  
62SantalalesSchoepfiaceaeMacachínArjona tuberosaNative
  
63QuinchamaliQuinchamalium chilenseNative
  
64SolanalesSolanaceaeLlaollínLycium chilenseNative
  
65Nicotiana ameghinoiNative
  
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