Scirpus ferrugineus Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 50. 1753.

"Habitat in Jamaicae paludibus maritimis." RCN: 424.

Lectotype (Adams in Cafferty & Jarvis in Taxon 53: 180. 2004): Herb. A. van Royen No. 902.77-420 (L) .

Current name: Fimbristylis ferruginea (L.) Vahl ( Cyperaceae).