Brabejum stellatifolium Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 121. 1753.

"Habitat in Aethiopia." RCN: 7626.

Lectotype (Weston in Jarvis & al, Regnum Veg. 127: 26. 1993): Herb. Clifford: 36, Brabejum 1 (BM-000557797) .

Generitype of Brabejum Linnaeus.

Current name: Brabejum stellatifolium L. ( Proteaceae).