Dalechampia scandens
L., Sp. Pl. 1054. 1753; Pax in Engl., Pflanzenr. IV.147.ix (heft 68):
32 - 34. 1919; Govaerts et al., World Checkl. & Bibl. Euphorbiaceae 2: 558. 2000.
KEY TO THE VARIETIES
| 1a. Leaves coriaceous, velutinous beneath | 2.3. velutina |
| b. Leaves chartaceous, scattered pubescent beneath | 2 |
| 2a. Fruiting calyx up to 2.5 mm long | 2.2. kurzii |
| b. Fruiting calyx 9 – 11 mm long | 2.1. cordofana |
