Croton humilis Linnaeus, Systema Naturae, ed. 10, 2: 1276. 1759.

["Habitat in Jamaica."] Sp. Pl., ed. 2, 2: 1427 (1763). RCN: 7281.

Lectotype (Fawcett & Rendle, Fl. Jamaica 4: 283. 1920): Browne, Herb. Linn. No. 1140.19 (LINN) .

Current name: Croton humilis L. ( Euphorbiaceae).

Note: Specific epithet spelled “humile” in the protologue.