Crucianella maritima Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 109. 1753.
"Habitat in Creta & Monspelii. D. Sauvages." RCN: 888.
Lectotype (Natali & Jeanmonod in Jeanmonod, Compl. Prodr. Fl. Corse, Rubiaceae: 21. 2000): Herb. Burser XIX: 10 (UPS) .
Current name: Crucianella maritima L. ( Rubiaceae).