Pterocarpus lunatus Linnaeus, Plantae Surinamenses: 13. 1775.

"Habitat [in Surinamo.]" RCN: 5171.

Type not designated.

Original material: Herb. Linn. No. 887.1 (LINN) .

Current name: Machaerium lunatum (L.) Ducke ( Fabaceae: Faboideae).