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

"Habitat in Aethiopia." RCN: 1581.

Lectotype (Wijnands, Bot. Commelins: 181. 1983): Herb. Linn. No. 263.10 (LINN) .

Current name: Phylica buxifolia L. ( Rhamnaceae).