Misodendrum
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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.[1]
Misodendrum is placed in its own family, Misodendraceae, in the order Santalales.[2]
These plants have the common name of feathery mistletoes.[3]
Species
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- 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
References
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External links
- Misodendraceae in L. Watson and M.J. Dallwitz (1992 onwards). The families of flowering plants
- Misodendraceae at Parasitic plants