Myrtus brasiliana Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 471. 1753.

"Habitat in Brasilia. D. Wachend." RCN: 3604.

Lectotype (Wijnands, Bot. Commelins: 155. 1983): Herb. Linn. No. 637.5 (LINN), see p. 233.

Current name: Eugenia uniflora L. ( Myrtaceae).