Microcos lateriflora Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 514. 1753.

"Habitat in Zeylona." RCN: 6980.

Replaced synonym of: Grewia asiatica L. (1767), nom. illeg.

Type not designated.

Original material: Herb. Hermann 1: 8, No. 208 (BM) .

Current name: Grewia asiatica L. ( Tiliaceae).

Note: Although Grewia asiatica L. (1767) appears to be an illegitimate renaming of Microcos lateriflora L., the former is evidently in use.