Ocimum thyrsiflorum Linnaeus, Systema Naturae, ed. 12, 2: 402; Mantissa Plantarum: 84. 1767.

"Habitat in India, diutius virens." RCN: 4330.

Lectotype (Paton in Jarvis & al. in Taxon 50: 515. 2001): Herb. Linn. No. 749.1 (LINN) .

Current name: Ocimum basilicum L. var. thyrsiflorum (L.) Benth. ( Lamiaceae).

Note: Generic name spelled “Ocymum” in the protologue.