Hibiscus abelmoschus Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 696. 1753.

"Habitat in Indiis." RCN: 5096.

Lectotype (Borssum Waalkes in Blumea 14: 92. 1966): Herb. Clifford: 349, Hibiscus 4 (BM-000646497) .

Current name: Hibiscus abelmoschus L. ( Malvaceae).