Lerchea longicauda Linnaeus, Mantissa Plantarum Altera: 256. 1771.

"Habitat in India orientali." RCN: 4910.

Lectotype (Axelius in Blumea 32: 108. 1987): Herb. Linn. No. 851a. 1 (LINN) .

Generitype of Lerchea Linnaeus, nom. cons.

Current name: Lerchea longicauda L. ( Rubiaceae).

Note: Lerchea Linnaeus, nom. cons. against Lerchia Zinn.