Panicum compositum Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 57. 1753.

"Habitat in Zeylona." RCN: 492.

Lectotype (Davey & Clayton in Kew Bull. 33: 156. 1978): Herb. Hermann 3: 45, No. 42 (BM-000621970) .

Current name: Oplismenus compositus (L.) P. Beauv. ( Poaceae).