Athanasia trifurcata (Linnaeus) Linnaeus, Species Plantarum, ed. 2, 2: 1181. 1763.

"Habitat in Aethiopia." RCN: 6112.

Basionym: Santolina trifurcata L. (1753) .

Lectotype (Wijnands, Bot. Commelins: 70. 1983): Herb. Linn. No. 986.13 (LINN) .

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