Athanasia pubescens (Linnaeus) Linnaeus, Species Plantarum, ed. 2, 2: 1182. 1763.

"Habitat in Aethiopia." RCN: 6109.

Basionym: Santolina pubescens L. (1756) .

Lectotype (Wijnands, Bot. Commelins: 70. 1983): " Afr. austr … Athanasia pubescens ", Herb. Burman (G) .

Current name: Athanasia pubescens (L.) L. ( Asteraceae).