Clerodendrum infortunatum Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 637. 1753.

"Habitat in India." RCN: 4633.

Lectotype (Moldenke & Moldenke in Dassanayake & Fosberg, Revised Handb. Fl. Ceylon 4: 461. 1983): Herb. Hermann 4: 46, No. 232 (BM-000594745) .

Generitype of Clerodendrum Linnaeus.

Current name: Clerodendrum infortunatum L. ( Verbenaceae).

Note: Specific epithet spelled “infortunata” in the protologue.