Ebermaiera
(named in honour of Karl Heinrich Ebermaier, 1767-1825, a German writer on medicinal plants). ORD. Acanthaceae. A genus of about thirty species of stove herbs, widely distributed throughout the tropical regions of both hemispheres. They require similar treatment to Eranthemum (which see). E. nitida (shining). fl. white. l. glossy, convex. h. 4in. Brazil, 1879. A curious little plant, resembling Fittonia in habit. SYN. Chamaeranthemum nitidum.