Commelina tuberosa Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 41. 1753.

"Habitat in Mexico." RCN: 351.

Lectotype (Hunt in McVaugh, Fl. Novo-Galiciana 13: 152. 1993): Herb. Linn. No. 65.8 (LINN) .

Current name: Commelina tuberosa L. ( Commelinaceae).