Commelina cucullata Linnaeus, Mantissa Plantarum Altera: 176. 1771.

"Habitat in India orientali." RCN: 353.

Lectotype (Faden in Taxon 41: 341. 1992): Herb. Linn. No. 65.16 (LINN) .

Current name: Commelina benghalensis L. ( Commelinaceae).