Hibiscus mutabilis Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 694. 1753.

"Habitat in India." RCN: 5087.

Lectotype (Fawcett & Rendle, Fl. Jamaica 5: 140. 1926): Herb. Linn. No. 875.20 (LINN) .

Current name: Hibiscus mutabilis L. ( Malvaceae).