Geranium capitatum Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 678. 1753.

"Habitat in Africa." RCN: 4947.

Lectotype (van der Walt in Bothalia 15: 353. 1985): Herb. Linn. No. 858.17 (LINN) .

Current name: Pelargonium capitatum (L.) L’Hér . ( Geraniaceae).