Clutia retusa Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 1042. 1753.

"Habitat in India." RCN: 7533.

Lectotype (Radcliffe-Smith in Kew Bull. 41: 6. 1986): Herb. Hermann 2: 71, No. 367 (BM-000594633) .

Current name: Bridelia retusa (L.) A. Juss. ( Euphorbiaceae).