Ceanothus africanus Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 196. 1753.

"Habitat in Aethiopia." RCN: 1586.

Lectotype (Wijnands, Bot. Commelins: 180. 1983): Herb. Linn. No. 264.5 (LINN) .

Current name: Noltea africana (L.) Endl. ( Rhamnaceae).