Polygala umbellata Linnaeus, Mantissa Plantarum Altera: 259. 1771.

"Habitat ad Cap. b. spei montibus." RCN: 5142.

Lectotype (Levyns in J. S. African Bot. 21: 30. 1955): Tulbagh 163, Herb. Linn. No. 882.13 (LINN) .

Current name: Polygala umbellata L. ( Polygalaceae).