Convolvulus turpethum Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 155. 1753.

"Habitat in Zeylona." RCN: 1237.

Lectotype (Verdcourt in Hubbard & Milne-Redhead, Fl. Trop. E. Africa, Convolvulaceae: 61. 1963): Herb. Hermann 2: 68, No. 74 (BM-000594630; iso- L) .

Current name: Operculina turpethum (L.) Silva Manso ( Convolvulaceae).