👉 Hybanthus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. It is native to southern Asia, from China and India through Southeast Asia to Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. The specific name "hybanthus" comes from the Greek word "hyna," meaning "bush," as these plants are often found growing in damp, shady places like rocky slopes or in wet areas. The genus also has a large number of species that range from small shr