Acaena elongata Linnaeus, Mantissa Plantarum Altera: 200. 1771.

"Habitat in Mexico." RCN: 1005.

Neotype (Barrie in Jarvis & al., Regnum Veg. 127: 14. 1993): Herb. Mútis No. 774, specimen labelled “Acaena” (MA; iso- MA) .

Generitype of Acaena Linnaeus.

Current name: Acaena elongata L. ( Rosaceae).