Hermannia althaeifolia Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 673. 1753.

"Habitat in Aethiopia." RCN: 4914.

Lectotype (Verdoorn in Bothalia 13: 29. 1980): Herb. Clifford: 342, Hermannia 5 (BM-000646395) .

Current name: Hermannia althaeifolia L. ( Sterculiaceae).

Note: Specific epithet spelled “althaeaefolia” in the protologue.