Cyperus monostachyos Linnaeus, Mantissa Plantarum Altera: 180. 1771.

"Habitat in India orientali. König.” RCN: 376.

Lectotype (Gordon-Gray in J. S. African Bot. 32: 144. 1966): Herb. Linn. No. 70.3 (LINN) .

Current name: Abilgaardia ovata (Burm. f.) Kral ( Cyperaceae).

Note: Nicolson (in Taxon 35: 328. 1986) discusses the correct form of the specific epithet.