Euphorbia neriifolia Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 451. 1753.

"Habitat in India ." RCN: 3499.

Lectotype (Radcliffe-Smith in Bosser & al., Fl. Mascareignes 160: 93. 1982): Herb. Linn. No. 630.1 (LINN) .

Current name: Euphorbia neriifolia L. ( Euphorbiaceae).

Note: Radcliffe-Smith’s type choice of 630.1 (LINN) narrowly predates that of Wijnands (Bot. Commelins: 100. 1983), who chose a Commelin plate.