Hedysarum pulchellum Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 747. 1753.

"Habitat in India." RCN: 5507.

Lectotype (Dy Phon in Morat, Fl. Cambodge Laos Viêtnam 27: 42. 1994): Herb. Linn. No. 921.24 (LINN) .

Current name: Desmodium pulchellum (L.) Benth. ( Fabaceae: Faboideae).