Eranthemum capense Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 9. 1753.

"Habitat in Aethiopia." RCN: 61.

Lectotype (Vollesen in Jarvis & al., Regnum Veg. 127: 45. 1993): Herb. Hermann 4: 42, No. 15 (BM-000628190) .

Generitype of Eranthemum Linnaeus.

Current name: Eranthemum capense L. ( Acanthaceae).