Hermannia alnifolia Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 674. 1753.

"Habitat in Aethiopia." RCN: 4916.

Lectotype (Verdoorn in Bothalia 13: 44. 1980): Herb. Linn. No. 854.5 (LINN) .

Current name: Hermannia alnifolia L. ( Sterculiaceae).