Boerhavia repens Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 3. 1753.

"Habitat in Nubia inter Mocho & Tangos." RCN: 22.

Lectotype (Codd in Bothalia 9: 121. 1966): Herb. Linn. No. 9.8 (LINN) .

Current name: Boerhavia repens L. ( Nyctaginaceae).