Acalypha indica Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 1003. 1753.

"Habitat in Indiis ad fimeta." RCN: 7264.

Lectotype (Coode in Bosser & al., Fl. Mascareignes 160: 78. 1982): Herb. Linn. No. 1139.3 (LINN) .

Current name: Acalypha indica L. ( Euphorbiaceae).