Hirtella americana Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 34. 1753.

"Habitat in America meridionali." RCN: 1625.

Lectotype (Sandwith in Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1931: 376. 1931): Herb. Clifford: 17, Hirtella 1 (BM-000557636) .

Generitype of Hirtella Linnaeus.

Current name: Hirtella americana L. ( Chrysobalanaceae).