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

"Habitat in Africa." RCN: 4945.

Lectotype (Wijnands, Bot. Commelins: 109. 1983): Herb. Linn. No. 858.14 (LINN) .

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