Notothixos floccosus

Notothixos floccosus is a member of the Santalaceae family, a group of parasitic or hemiparasitic plants. This species is distributed across several regions in Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean, including Borneo, Jawa, Myanmar, New Guinea, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka. The scientific name was published in 1863 by Oliv., who cited Thwaites as the original author. The genus Notothixos is part of a broader group of plants known for their ecological interactions with host species. The Santalaceae family is commonly referred to as the sandalwood family and includes species with economically and ecologically significant roles in their native habitats.