Larrea nitida

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.