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Plants 47 - Systematic Listing

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

Number of records: 49

Last update: 11/10/2026 15:40:25

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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
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  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Conservation status Notes
1ArecalesArecaceaeAcrocomia aculeataNative
  
2AsteralesAsteraceaeAgeratina tenuisNative
  
3CarquejaBaccharis trimeraNative
  
4PompónCampuloclinium macrocephalumNative
  
5Dendrophorbium peregrinumNative
  
6Mutisia acuminataNative
  
7Mutisia kurtziiNative
  
8Quechualia fultaNative
  
9Senecio rudbeckiaefoliusNative
  
10Trixis proustioidesNative
  
11SunchoVerbesina sunchoNative
  
12SolterillaVernonanthura squamulosaNative
  
13BoraginalesBoraginaceaePeteribí HúCordia trichotomaNative
  
14CaryophyllalesAmaranthaceaeChamissoa altissimaNative
  
15CactaceaeReina De La Noche SudamericanaCereus hildmannianusNative
  
16Fig OpuntiaChumberaTabaibeiraOpuntia ficus-indicaExotic
  
17Praecereus euchlorusNative
  
18Rhipsalis floccosaNative
  
19FabalesFabaceaeAdesmia sp.Native
  
20Brazilian Orchid TreePezuña De Vaca BlancaPata-de-vacaBauhinia forficataNative
  
21Flor De NiñoCollaea argentinaNative
  
22ChañarGeoffroea decorticansNative
  
23IngáInga uraguensisNative
  
24PolygalaceaeMoninaMonnina cuneataNative
  
25GentianalesApocynaceaeTropical MilkweedFlor De SangreAsclepias curassavicaExotic
  
26LamialesAcanthaceaeAphelandra hieronymiNative
  
27Justicia goudottiNative
  
28Justicia riojanaNative
  
29Ruellia morongiiNative
  
30BignoniaceaePink Trumpet TreeLapacho RosadoIpê-roxoHandroanthus impetiginosusNative
  
31OleaceaeJazmín AmarilloJasminum mesnyiExotic
  
32PlantaginaceaeVerdolaga De PuercoBacopa monnieriNative
  
33MalpighialesViolaceaePombalia communisNative
  
34MalvalesMalvaceaeAzota CaballoAçoita-cavaloLuehea divaricataNative
  
35MyrtalesLythraceaeYerba De La VidaHeimia salicifoliaNative
  
36MyrtaceaeSocaráMyrrhinium atropurpureumNative
  
37PinalesPinaceaePinus patulaNative
  
38PoalesBromeliaceaeCaraguatáAechmea distichanthaNative
  
39Puya weberianaNative
  
40RanunculalesPapaveraceaeMexican Prickly PoppyCardo SantoArgemone subfusiformisNative
  
41SantalalesLoranthaceaeTristerix verticillatusNative
  
42SapindalesAnacardiaceaeChichitaSchinus terebinthifoliusNative
  
43RutaceaeTembetariZanthoxylum rhoifoliumNative
  
44SolanalesSolanaceaeDuraznillo NegroCestrum parquiNative
  
45Nicotiana paaNative
  
46Tree TomatoTomate De ÁrbolSolanum betaceumNative
  
47TomatilloSolanum bonarienseNative
  
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