Cyperus triflorus Linnaeus, Mantissa Plantarum Altera: 180. 1771.

"Habitat in India orientali. König.” RCN: 396.

Lectotype (Gordon-Gray in Strelitzia 2: 20. 1995): Herb. Linn. No. 70.35 (LINN) .

Current name: Abilgaardia triflo ra (L.) Abeyw. ( Cyperaceae).