Протолог рода Acokanthera G. Don (A General History of the Dichlamydeous Plants 4: 485. 1837; лектотип: Acokanthera lamarkii G.Don, nom. illeg. (≡ Cestrum oppositifolium Lam. ≡ Acokanthera oppositifolia (Lam.) Codd, designated by Codd, Bothalia 7: 448 (1961)):