Commelina benghalensis Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 41. 1753, nom. cons.

"Habitat in Benghala." RCN: 348.

Conserved type (Faden in Taxon 41: 341. 1992): Herb. Linn. No. 65.16 (LINN) .

Current name: Commelina benghalensis L. ( Commelinaceae).