Cenchrus granularis Linnaeus, Mantissa Plantarum Altera: 575. 1771.

"Habitat in India orientali." RCN: 7588.

Lectotype (Clayton & Renvoize in Polhill, Fl. Trop. E. Africa, Gramineae 3: 849. 1982): Herb. Linn. No. 1217.12 (LINN) .

Current name: Hackelochloa granularis (L.) Kuntze ( Poaceae).