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Misodendrum (Misodendrum)

Description

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

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class:

          • Order: Santalales

            • Family: Misodendraceae

              • Genus: Misodendrum