Gladiolus capitatus Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 37. 1753.

"Habitat in Africa." RCN: 309.

Neotype (Goldblatt & al. in Novon 12: 191. 2002): South Africa. Western Cape, foot of Du Toit’s Kloof, 15 Oct 1949, WF. Barker 6075 (NBG; iso- K, MO, PRE).

Current name: Aristea capitata (L.) Ker-Gawl. ( Iridaceae).