Psychotria serpens Linnaeus, Mantissa Plantarum Altera: 204. 1771.

"Habitat in India orientali." RCN: 1363.

Type not designated.

Original material: Herb. Linn. No. 231.2 (LINN); Spec. annot. by L. " Psychotria serpens ", ex Herb. Linn. (BM) .

Current name: Psychotria serpens L. ( Rubiaceae).