Capparis ferruginea Linnaeus, Systema Naturae, ed. 10, 2: 1071. 1759.

["Habitat in Jamaica."] Sp. Pl., ed. 2, 1: 722 (1762). RCN: 3821.

Lectotype (Rankin & Greuter in Willdenowia 34: 263. 2004): Browne, Herb. Linn. No. 664.6 (LINN) .

Current name: Capparis ferruginea L. ( Capparaceae).