Osbeckia chinensis Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 345. 1753.

"Habitat in India." RCN: 2648.

Lectotype (Hansen in Taxon 21: 656. 1972): Herb. Linn. No. 482.1 (LINN) .

Generitype of Osbeckia Linnaeus.

Current name: Osbeckia chinensis L. ( Melastomataceae).