Ruellia repens Linnaeus, Systema Naturae, ed. 12, 2: 424; Mantissa Plantarum: 89. 1767.

"Habitat in India." RCN: 4618.

Lectotype (Hochreutiner in Candollea 5: 230. 1936): Herb. Linn. No. 804.18 (LINN) .

Current name: Ruellia repens L. ( Acanthaceae).