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

"Habitat in Africa." RCN: 4935.

Lectotype (Wijnands, Bot. Commelins: 106. 1983): Herb. Clifford: 345, Geranium 13 (BM-000646430) .

Current name: Pelargonium acetosum (L.) Aiton ( Geraniaceae).