Loranthus stelis Linnaeus, Species Plantarum, ed. 2, 1: 473. 1762.

"Habitat in Cumanae arboribus." RCN: 2564.

Neotype (Kuijt in Novon 6: 50. 1996): Panama. Panamá: seaside just W of Vera Cruz, sea level, on Laguncularia racemosa, Hammel 3298 (MO; iso- LEA).

Current name: Phthirusa stelis (L.) Kuijt ( Loranthaceae).