The genus Helwingia consists of shrubs native to eastern Asia, the Himalayas, and northern Indochina. It is the only genus in the family Helwingiaceae. The plants have alternate leaves and small inflorescences which are epiphyllous (growing from the leaves). They are from temperate regions of eastern Asia: for example China, Nepal, and Japan. The ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helwingia
genus of three species of shrubs, constituting the family Helwingiaceae, native to the Himalayas and eastern Asia. All have simple leaves and an ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/h/35