Myrica quercifolia Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 1025. 1753.

"Habitat in Aethiopia." RCN: 7413.

Lectotype (Wijnands, Bot. Commelins: 154. 1983): Herb. Clifford: 456, Myrica 3 (BM-000647471) .

Current name: Morelia quercifolia (L.) Killick ( Myricaceae).