Asparagus retrofractus Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 313. 1753.

"Habitat in Africa." RCN: 2463.

Lectotype (Jessop in Bothalia 9: 58. 1966): Herb. Linn. No. 434.4 (LINN) .

Current name: Asparagus retrofractus L. ( Liliaceae / Asparagaceae).