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

"Habitat in India ." RCN: 421.

Lectotype (Koyama in Smith, Fl. Vitiensis Nova 1: 244. 1979): Herb. Hermann 2: 63, No. 40 (BM-000621720) .

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