Misodendrum Explained

Misodendrum is a genus of hemiparasites which grow as mistletoes on various species of Nothofagus. Its species are all restricted to South America. The name of the genus is incorrectly spelt in a number of ways, including Misodendron and Myzodendron.

Misodendrum is placed in its own family, Misodendraceae, in the order Santalales.

These plants have the common name of feathery mistletoes.

Species

, The Plant List accepts the following species:^[1]

• Misodendrum angulatum Phil.
• Misodendrum brachystachyum DC.
• Misodendrum gayanum Tiegh.
• Misodendrum linearifolium DC.
• Misodendrum macrolepis Phil.
• Misodendrum oblongifolium DC.
• Misodendrum punctulatum Banks ex DC.
• Misodendrum quadriflorum DC.

See also

• Parasitic plant

External links

• Misodendraceae in L. Watson and M.J. Dallwitz (1992 onwards). The families of flowering plants
• Misodendraceae at Parasitic plants

Notes and References

1. Web site: Misodendrum. The Plant List . 2015-05-01 .