Eriocaulon decangulare Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 87. 1753.

"Habitat in Americae septentrionalis paludibus." RCN: 734.

Lectotype (Reveal & al. in Huntia 7: 233. 1987): Clayton 234 & 439, Herb. Linn. No. 105.4 (LINN; iso- BM) .

Generitype of Eriocaulon Linnaeus (vide Hitchcock, Prop. Brit. Bot.: 122. 1929).

Current name: Eriocaulon decangulare L. ( Eriocaulaceae).