Ellisia aculeata Linnaeus, Flora Jamaicensis: 18. 1759, nom. illeg.

"Habitat [in Jamaica.]"

Replaced synonym: Ellisia acuta L. (1759) .

Type not designated.

Original material: as replaced synonym.

Current name: Duranta erecta L. ( Verbenaceae).

Note: An illegitimate replacement name (published Dec 1759) for E. acuta L. ( May–Jun 1759).