Conyza anthelmintica Linnaeus, Species Plantarum, ed. 2, 2: 1207. 1763.

"Habitat in India." RCN: 6230.

Lectotype (Grierson in Dassanayake & Fosberg, Revised Handb. Fl. Ceylon 1: 122. 1980): Herb. Hermann 3: 29, No. 418 (BM-000621910) .

Current name: Vernonia anthelmintica (L.) Willd. ( Asteraceae).