During the preparation of the treatment of Abreae (Fabaceae, Faboideae) for Flora Zambesiaca, taking into account the flora of Caprivi Strip, Botswana, Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, it became clear that the designation of a lectotype for Abrus melanospermus Hasskarl was needed. The following new combinations are needed to treat the taxa of Abrus within the Flora region in accordance with current nomenclatural rules.