Clerodendrum paniculatum Linnaeus, Systema Naturae, ed. 12, 2: 426; Mantissa Plantarum: 90. 1767.

"Habitat in India." RCN: 4636.

Lectotype (Moldenke & Moldenke in Dassanayake & Fosberg, Revised Handb. Fl. Ceylon 4: 412. 1983): Herb. Linn. No. 810.5 (LINN) .

Current name: Clerodendrum paniculatum L. ( Verbenaceae).