Ruellia tuberosa Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 635. 1753.

"Habitat in Jamaica." RCN: 4610.

Lectotype (Howard, Fl. Lesser Antilles 6: 380. 1989): Herb. Linn. No. 804.8 (LINN) .

Generitype of Ruellia Linnaeus (vide Green, Prop. Brit. Bot.: 169. 1929).

Current name: Ruellia tuberosa L. ( Acanthaceae).