Verbesina biflora Linnaeus, Species Plantarum, ed. 2, 2: 1272. 1763.

"Habitat in India." RCN: 6523.

Lectotype (Wild in Kirkia 5: 4. 1965): Herb. Linn. No. 1021.4 (LINN) .

Current name: Melanthera biflora (L.) Willd. ( Asteraceae).