Chrysitrix capensis Linnaeus, Mantissa Plantarum Altera: 304. 1771.
"Habitat ad Cap. b. Spei. Koenig." RCN: 7714.
Neotype (Simpson in Jarvis & al., Regnum Veg. 127: 33. 1993): Herb. Linn. No. 1238.1 (LINN).
Generitype of Chrysitrix Linnaeus.
Current name: Chrysitrix capensis L. (Cyperaceae).