The typification of the six Linnaean names Gossypium hirsutum, Hibiscus pentacarpos, H. trionum, Lavatera lu-sitanica, L. micans and Malva crispa var. verticillata is discussed. The names are lectotypified using specimens from Clifford, Linnaeus and Van Royen Herbaria and illustrations from Zannichelli and Morison.