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Plants 66 - Systematic Listing

(60 speciess + 6 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 67

Last update: 09/10/2026 23:40:32

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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
1AsparagalesIridaceaeEnnealophus sp.Native
  
2AsteralesAsteraceaeLesser BurdockAbrojo VoladorArctium minusExotic
  
3Mio MioBaccharis coridifoliaNative
  
4Amor SecoBidens pilosaNative
  
5CardoCarduus sp.Native
  
6Musk ThistleCardo PendienteCarduus thoermeriExotic
  
7Chromolaena arnottianaNative
  
8Falsa AltamisaParthenium hysterophorusNative
  
9FiamateProustia cuneifoliaNative
  
10Vara De OroSolidago chilensisNative
  
11Rama NegraSymphyotrichum squamatumNative
  
12Peruvian ZinniaGallito De MonteZinnia peruvianaNative
  
13BoraginalesBoraginaceaeNomeolvides ChinoCynoglossum amabileExotic
  
14BrassicalesBrassicaceaeMostaza PardaBrassica junceaNative
  
15RadishNabónRaphanus sativusExotic
  
16CaryophyllalesCactaceaeOpuntia sp.Native
  
17ChenopodiaceaeFat HenQuínoaChenopodium albumExotic
  
18NyctaginaceaeTala PispoBougainvillea stipitataNative
  
19Four O´clock FlowerDondiego De NocheMaravilhaMirabilis jalapaExotic
  
20PortulacaceaeShishapukaPortulaca obtusaNative
  
21CommelinalesCommelinaceaeWhite Mouth DayflowerFlor De Santa LucíaCommelina erectaNative
  
22EphedralesEphedraceaeEphedra sp.Native
  
23FabalesFabaceaePega PegaDesmodium incanumNative
  
24Cockspur Coral TreeCeiboCorticeiraErythrina crista-galliNative
  
25ViscoteParasenegalia viscoNative
  
26EspinilloVachellia cavenNative
  
27Common VetchArvejilla ComúnVicia sativaExotic
  
28PolygalaceaeMonnina lorentzianaNative
  
29LamialesAcanthaceaeWater WillowPalomilloJusticia tweedianaNative
  
30BignoniaceaeSacha HuascaDolichandra cynanchoidesNative
  
31LamiaceaeSalvia CimarronaLepechinia floribundaNative
  
32Salvia GuaraniticaSalvia guaraniticaNative
  
33MartyniaceaeCuerno Del DiabloIbicella parodiiNative
  
34OleaceaeBroad-leaf PrivetLigustroLigustroLigustrum lucidumExotic
  
35VerbenaceaeAzahar de MonteAloysia gratissimaNative
  
36Margarita PunzóGlandularia peruvianaNative
  
37Margarita BlancaGlandularia platensisNative
  
38Common LantanaLantanaCamaráLantana camaraNative
  
39Lantana grisebachiiNative
  
40MalpighialesEuphorbiaceaeFalso CafetoManihot grahamiiNative
  
41SalicaceaeWeeping WillowSauce LlorónSalix babylonicaExotic
  
42OxalidalesOxalidaceaePink OxalisVinagrillo RosadoOxalis articulataNative
  
43PinalesPodocarpaceaeParlatore´s PodocarpPino Del CerroPodocarpus parlatoreiNative
 NT 
44PoalesBromeliaceaeChaguarDyckia longipetalaNative
  
45CyperaceaeCyperus sp.Native
  
46JuncoSchoenoplectus californicusNative
  
47PoaceaeBahia GrassPasto HorquetaGrama-bahiaPaspalum notatumNative
  
48Paspalum sp.Native
  
49Sorgo De AlepoSorghum halepenseExotic
  
50PolypodialesPolypodiaceaeMicrogramma squamulosaNative
  
51PteridaceaeCulantrilloAdiantum chilenseNative
  
52RanunculalesBerberidaceaeMikunaBerberis mikunaNative
  
53RanunculaceaeBarba de ViejoClematis campestrisNative
  
54SantalalesLoranthaceaeLigaLigaria cuneifoliaNative
  
55SapindalesAnacardiaceaePeruvian Pepper TreeAguaribayAroeira VermelhaSchinus areiraNative
  
56SelaginellalesSelaginellaceaeSiemprevivaSelaginella sellowiiNative
  
57SolanalesConvolvulaceaePeludillaEvolvulus sericeusNative
  
58Campanilla MoradaIpomoea purpureaNative
  
59SolanaceaeChamicoDatura feroxNative
  
60TumiñicoLycium cestroidesNative
  
61Lycium humileNative
  
62FarolitoNicandra physalodesNative
  
63Tree TobaccoPalán PalánCharuteiraNicotiana glaucaNative
  
64SachatabacoNicotiana sylvestrisNative
  
65Chal Chal De Las GallinasVassobia brevifloraNative
  
66ZingiberalesCannaceaeAchiraCanna indicaNative
  
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