Phylica plumosa Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 195. 1753.

"Habitat in Aethiopia." RCN: 1576.

Lectotype (Wijnands, Bot. Commelins: 182. 1983): Herb. Linn. No. 263.5, central specimen (LINN) .

Current name: Phylica plumosa L. ( Rhamnaceae).