See text 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.

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

[3] As of May 2015[update], The Plant List accepts the following species:[4]