Myrica cordifolia Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 1025. 1753.

"Habitat in Aethiopia." RCN: 7414.

Lectotype (Killick in Bothalia 10: 14. 1969): Herb. Linn. No. 1169.7 (LINN) .

Current name: Morella cordifolia (L.) Killick ( Myricaceae).