One of the most commonly known synonyms for the word "Family Santalaceae" is the Sandalwood family. This is because the family includes several species of trees and shrubs that produce fragrant, highly desirable sandalwood. Other synonym names for the family include the Mistletoe family, as some species of the family are partial hemiparasites that depend on other plants for nutrition, and the Quintral family, which is a lesser-known name for some of the species native to South America. Members of this family are found all over the world and are highly valued for their medicinal and aromatic properties.