Cleome icosandra Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 672. 1753.

"Habitat in Zeylona." RCN: 4897.

Lectotype (Iltis in Brittonia 12: 283. 1960): Herb. Linn. No. 850.10 (LINN) .

Current name: Cleome viscosa L. ( Capparaceae).