Rheum palmatum Linnaeus, Systema Naturae, ed. 10, 2: 1010. 1759.

["Habitat in China ad murum. a. Dav. Gortero."] Sp. Pl., ed. 2, 1: 531 (1762). RCN: 2928.

Type not designated.

Original material: Herb. Linn. No. 520.3 (LINN) .

Current name: Rheum palmatum L. ( Polygonaceae).