Hillebrandia

Hillebrandia is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the begonia family, Begoniaceae. This genus contains only one species and is endemic to Hawaii. Hillebrandia plants are typically perennial herbs with succulent stems and thick rhizomes or tubers, though some can be shrubs. Their leaves are usually simple and asymmetrical, with one side larger than the other, and have paired leafy stipules at the base. The flowers are unisexual, with male flowers having sepals and petals, and female flowers having an inferior ovary. The fruits are usually winged capsules containing numerous small seeds. While the Begonia genus is widely cultivated for ornamental purposes, the Hillebrandia genus has little economic importance.1