Convolvulus anceps Linnaeus, Systema Naturae, ed. 12, 2: 156; Mantissa Plantarum: 43. 1767.

"Habitat in Zeylona, Java." RCN: 1236.

Neotype (Staples in Staples & Jarvis in Taxon 55: 1020. 2006): Java (West), Tjikao, near waterfall, Jul, L. Blume 1219 (L 901.163-376; iso- L 901.184-318).

Current name: Operculina turpethum (L.) Silva Manso ( Convolvulaceae).