Gethyllis afra Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 442. 1753.

"Habitat in Africa." RCN: 3427.

Type not designated.

Original material: Herb. Linn. No. 445.1 (LINN) .

Generitype of Gethyllis Linnaeus.

Current name: Gethyllis afra L. ( Liliaceae / Amaryllidaceae).