Sirium myrtifolium Linnaeus, Mantissa Plantarum Altera: 200. 1771.

"Habitat in India orientali." RCN: 974.

Lectotype (Scott in Bosser & al., Fl. Mascareignes 159: 1. 1982): Herb. Linn. No. 138.1 (LINN) .

Generitype of Sirium Linnaeus.

Current name: Santalum album L. ( Santalaceae).