Plukenetia volubilis Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 1192. 1753.

"Habitat in Indiis." RCN: 7260.

Lectotype (Howard, Fl. Lesser Antilles 5: 82. 1989): [icon] " Pluknetia " in Plumier, Nov. Pl. Amer.: 47, t. 13. 1703.

Generitype of Plukenetia Linnaeus.

Current name: Plukenetia volubilis L. ( Euphorbiaceae).