Cynanchum erectum Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 213. 1753.

"Habitat in Syria." RCN: 1762.

Type not designated.

Original material: Herb. Clifford: 79, Cynanchum 4 (BM) ; Herb. Burser XVII: 50 (UPS); Herb. Linn. No. 308.12 (LINN); [icon] in Clusius, Rar. Pl. Hist. 1: 124. 1601.

Current name: Cionura erecta (L.) Griseb. ( Asclepiadaceae).