Hibiscus manihot Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 696. 1753.

"Habitat in Indiis." RCN: 5095.

Lectotype (Borssum Waalkes in Blumea 14: 97. 1966): Herb. Clifford: 350, Hibiscus 5 (BM-000646498) .

Current name: Hibiscus manihot L. ( Malvaceae).