Scabiosa indurata Linnaeus, Mantissa Plantarum Altera: 196. 1771.

"Habitat in Africa." RCN: 816.

Type not designated.

Original material: Herb. Linn. No. 120.29 (LINN); Herb. Linn. No. 120.30 (LINN) .

Current name: Scabiosa africana L. ( Dipsacaceae).