Calendula pluvialis Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 921. 1753.

"Habitat in Aethiopia." RCN: 6663.

Type not designated.

Original material: Herb. A. van Royen No. 900.255-493 (L); Herb. Clifford: 425, Calendula 2 (BM) ; Herb. Linn. No. 1035.5 (LINN); Herb. Linn. No. 364.11? (S); [icon] in Breyn, Prodr. Fasc. Rar. Pl.: 26, t. 14, f. 1. 1739; [icon] in Hermann, Hort. Lugd.-Bat. Cat.: 104, 105. 1687; [icon] in Stisser, Bot. Cur.: 59, t. 6. 1697.

Current name: Dimorphotheca pluvialis (L.) Norl. ( Asteraceae).