Manettia reclinata Linnaeus, Mantissa Plantarum Altera: 558. 1771.

"Habitat in Mexico." RCN: 1003.

Type not designated.

Original material: none traced.

Generitype of Manettia Linnaeus, nom. cons.

Current name: Manettia reclinata L. ( Rubiaceae).

Note: Manettia Linnaeus, nom. cons, against Manettia Boehm, and Lygistum P. Browne.

Lorence (in Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 73: 101. 1999) says this was based on Colombian material seen by Mútis (not from Mexico), and that a neotype is needed. However, he did not designate one.