Cornutia pyramidata Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 628. 1753.

"Habitat in Caribaeis, Campechia." RCN: 4546.

Lectotype (Howard, Fl. Lesser Antilles 6: 224. 1989): Herb. Linn. No. 784.1 (LINN) .

Generitype of Cornutia Linnaeus.

Current name: Cornutia pyramidata L. ( Verbenaceae).