Geranium betulinum Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 679. 1753.

"Habitat in Africa." RCN: 4940.

Lectotype (van der Walt in Bothalia 15: 352. 1985): Herb. Linn. No. 858.9 (LINN) .

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