Melastoma octandrum Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 391. 1753.

"Habitat in India." RCN: 3078.

Lectotype (Hansen in Ginkgoana 4: 109. 1977): Herb. Hermann 3: 42, No. 173, right specimen (BM-000621953) .

Current name: Osbeckia octandra (L.) DC. ( Melastomataceae).

Note: Specific epithet spelled “octandra” in the protologue.