Abstract:The name Morinda shuanghuaensis C. Y. Chen et M. S. Huang described from Guangdong Province, China in 1976 was found not validly published because two collections (one fruiting, one flowering) were designated as types. The name is validated here, with the fruiting specimen designated as holotype. Meanwhile, a lectotype is proposed for the name Morinda howiana S. Y. Hu.