Hibiscus hirtus Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 694. 1753.

"Habitat in India." RCN: 5086.

Lectotype (Borssum Waalkes in Blumea 14: 76. 1966): Herb. Linn. No. 875.18 (LINN) .

Current name: Hibiscus hirtus L. ( Malvaceae).