Solanum aethiopicum Linnaeus, Centuria II Plantarum: 10. 1756.

"Habitat in Aethiopia. Burserus." RCN: 1474.

Lectotype (Hepper & Jaeger in Kew Bull. 40: 391. 1985): Herb. Burser IX: 17 (UPS) .

Current name: Solanum aethiopicum L. ( Solanaceae).