Cyperus minimus Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 44. 1753.

"Habitat in Jamaica, Africa." RCN: 375.

Lectotype (Adams in Cafferty & Jarvis in Taxon 53: 179. 2004): Herb. A. van Royen No. 902.88-688 (L) .

Current name: Bulbostylis capillaris (L.) C.B. Clarke ( Cyperaceae).