Crucianella aegyptiaca Linnaeus, Systema Naturae, ed. 12, 2: 119; Mantissa Plantarum: 38. 1767.

"Habitat in Aegypto. Forskåhl.” RCN: 886.

Type not designated.

Original material: none traced.

Current name: Crucianella aegyptiaca L. ( Rubiaceae).