diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index c8c0ce0fad..696ea86d56 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -875,6 +875,8 @@ apply plugin: 'docbook-reference'
 
 reference {
     sourceDir = file('src/reference/docbook')
+    group = 'Documentation'
+    description = 'Generates HTML and PDF reference documentation.'
 }
 
 task api(type: Javadoc) {