Cyperus squarrosus Linnaeus, Centuria II Plantarum: 6. 1756.

"Habitat in India." RCN: 382.

Lectotype (Kern in Blumea 10: 642. 1960): Herb. Linn. No. 70.8, right specimen (LINN) .

Current name: Mariscus squarrosus (L.) C.B. Clarke ( Cyperaceae).