Hermannia trifoliata Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 674. 1753.

"Habitat in Aethiopia." RCN: 4920.

Lectotype (Verdoorn in Bothalia 13: 25. 1980): Herb. Clifford: 342, Hermannia 1 (BM-000646391) .

Current name: Hermannia trifoliata L. ( Sterculiaceae).