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Brazil

General Information

Brazil is located in the central-east of South America, being the largest and most populous country on the continent. It is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and shares borders with all countries in South America, except Chile and Ecuador. Its geographical position is unique, as it covers a large part of the South American territory, from the Amazon rainforest in the north to the pampas in the south. Brazil is a federal country, divided into 26 states and over 5,500 municipalities, which reflects its great geographical and cultural diversity.

As for how to get to Brazil, there are several transportation options. The country has a network of well-connected international airports, with the main ones being São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport and Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport. Additionally, Brazil has an extensive network of highways and roads that connect the main cities and regions of the country. The cities of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro are the main transportation hubs, and from there you can take flights, buses, or cars to reach other parts of the country. It is essential to note that, depending on the region and time of year, some roads and highways may be closed or difficult to access due to adverse weather conditions.

Brazil is a country with a great diversity of natural environments and landscapes. The Amazon rainforest, which covers a large part of the north of the country, is one of the richest and most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet. In the south, the pampas and fields offer a more open and rolling landscape. The Brazilian coast, which stretches for over 7,000 kilometers, offers a wide variety of beaches, bays, and cliffs. In the interior of the country, there are mountains, plateaus, and valleys, which offer a more rugged and diverse landscape. The vegetation in Brazil is also very varied, from the dense tropical rainforest to the grasslands and savannas. The climate in Brazil is tropical in most of the country, with warm temperatures and high humidity levels throughout the year.

In terms of logistics for visiting and exploring Brazil, it is essential to consider that the country is very large and diverse, and each region has its own characteristics and challenges. In general, the larger and more touristy cities, such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, offer good infrastructure for visitors, with hotels, restaurants, and transportation services. However, in more remote and rural areas, the infrastructure may be more limited, and it is essential to plan ahead and be prepared for more basic conditions. It is recommended to research and plan ahead, especially if you plan to visit more remote areas or during the rainy season. Additionally, it is essential to respect local norms and regulations, especially in protected areas and national parks.

In summary, Brazil is a country with great geographical and cultural diversity, offering a wide variety of landscapes and natural environments. With good planning and preparation, it is possible to explore and enjoy the beauty and richness of this country, from the Amazon rainforest to the beaches and mountains of the south.



Compilation and publication: EcoRegistros – 18/07/2026











  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Conservation status Notes
1AlismatalesAraceaeAllagoptera arenariaNative
  
2Butia catarinensisNative
  
3Philodendron wullschlaegeliiNative
  
4Rhaphidophora decursivaExotic
  
5AquifolialesAquifoliaceaeIlex microdontaNative
  
6ArecalesArecaceaeAiphanes horridaExotic
  
7Urucuri PalmMotacúUrucurizeiroAttalea phalerataNative
  
8Bactris glaucescensNative
  
9TucumBactris setosaNative
  
10Caranday Wax PalmPalmera CarandayCarandáCopernicia albaNative
  
11Phoenix reclinataExotic
  
12AsparagalesAlstroemeriaceaeLluviaBomarea edulisNative
  
13AmaryllidaceaeZephyranthes robustaNative
  
14AsparagaceaeFurcraea foetidaNative
  
15IridaceaeLirio CelesteCypella coelestisNative
  
16OrchidaceaeAcianthera saundersianaNative
  
17Bambu OrchidOrquidea BambúArundina graminifoliaNative
  
18Cleistes montanaNative
  
19Dichaea pendulaNative
  
20Elleanthus brasiliensisNative
  
21Epidendrum proligerumNative
  
22Eulophia maculataNative
  
23Eurystyles actinosophilaNative
  
24Gomesa flexuosaNative
  
25Liparis nervosaNative
  
26Mesadenella pumilaNative
  
27Octomeria crassifoliaNative
  
28Paradisanthus micranthusNative
  
29Phymatidium microphyllumNative
  
30Prosthechea glumaceaNative
  
31Psilochilus modestusNative
  
32Rodriguezia decoraNative
  
33Vanilla chamissonisNative
  
34AsteralesAsteraceaeVernonanthura patensNative
  
35CampanulaceaeEstrellitaHippobroma longifloraNative
  
36CaryophyllalesCactaceaeCactus-da-mata-atlanticaRhipsalis pachypteraNative
  
37Selenicereus anthonyanusNative
  
38CommelinalesCommelinaceaeDichorisandra thyrsifloraNative
  
39CyathealesCyatheaceaeCyathea corcovadensisNative
  
40Cyathea delgadiiNative
  
41CycadalesZamiaceaeZamia pumilaExotic
  
42EricalesPrimulaceaeMyrsine guianensisNative
  
43SapotaceaeManilkara zapotaExotic
  
44StyracaceaeStyrax leprosusNative
  
45FabalesFabaceaeGallitoCentrosema virginianumNative
  
46Macropsychanthus violaceusNative
  
47Mimosa SensitivaMimosa pudicaNative
  
48Mucuna urensNative
  
49GuapuruvúSchizolobium parahybaNative
  
50GentianalesApocynaceaeStipecoma peltigeraNative
  
51RubiaceaeBathysa australisNative
  
52GleichenialesGleicheniaceaeGleichenella pectinataNative
  
53LamialesAcanthaceaeJusticia carneaNative
  
54BignoniaceaeHandroanthus albusNative
  
55LauralesLauraceaeCryptocarya aschersonianaNative
  
56GuaicaLouroOcotea puberulaNative
  
57MagnolialesMagnoliaceaeFicus organensisNative
  
58MalpighialesSalicaceaeXylosma pseudosalzmaniiNative
  
59MalvalesMalvaceaeCeiba jasminodoraNative
  
60GuásimaGuazuma ulmifoliaNative
  
61MyrtalesCombretaceaeOrange Flame VineCepillo De MonoEscova-de-macaco-alaranjadaCombretum fruticosumNative
  
62MelastomataceaeCapuchinha Do CerradoMacairea radulaNative
  
63Pleroma heteromallumNative
  
64Pleroma mutabileNative
  
65MyrtaceaeFeijoaGuayaba De BrasilAcca sellowianaNative
  
66Palo BarrosoBlepharocalyx salicifoliusNative
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67Campomanesia rhombeaNative
  
68Guayabo Colorado GiganteAraçaranáMyrcianthes giganteaNative
  
69Siphoneugena reitziiNative
  
70VochysiaceaeVochysia divergensNative
  
71PandanalesVelloziaceaeVellozia squamataNative
  
72PiperalesAristolochiaceaeAristolochia giganteaExotic
  
73PoalesBromeliaceaeAechmea comataNative
  
74Dyckia encholirioidesNative
  
75BroméliaNidularium innocentiiNative
  
76Tillandsia gardneriNative
  
77Tillandsia mallemontiiNative
  
78Tillandsia tenuifoliaNative
  
79Vriesea carinataNative
  
80Vriesea giganteaNative
  
81GravatáVriesea incurvataNative
  
82CyperaceaeCyperus pedunculatusNative
  
83TyphaceaeBulrushTotoraTypha domingensisNative
  
84PolypodialesBlechnaceaeSalpichlaena volubilisNative
  
85PolypodiaceaeSuela ConsuelaMicrogramma vacciniifoliaNative
  
86Pleopeltis hirsutissimaNative
  
87Pleopeltis lepidopterisNative
  
88PteridaceaeAcrostichum danaeifoliumNative
  
89Adiantum pentadactylonNative
  
90ProtealesProteaceaeRoupala montanaNative
  
91RosalesUrticaceaePilea cadiereiNative
  
92ZingiberalesHeliconiaceaeHeliconia farinosaNative
  
93StrelitziaceaeRavenala madagascariensisExotic
  
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