Capsicum frutescens Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 189. 1753.

"Habitat in India." RCN: 1499.

Lectotype (Heiser & Pickersgill in Taxon 18: 280. 1969): Herb. A. van Royen No. 908.244-150 (L) .

Current name: Capsicum frutescens L. ( Solanaceae).