Holcus pertusus Linnaeus, Mantissa Plantarum Altera: 301. 1771.

"Habitat in India orientali." RCN: 7575.

Lectotype (Clayton in Kew Bull. 32: 4. 1977): Herb. Linn. No. 1212.16 (LINN) .

Current name: Dichanthium pertusum (L.) Clayton ( Poaceae).