Hibiscus sabdariffa Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 695. 1753, nom. cons.

"Habitat in India." RCN: 5092.

Conserved type (Fryxell in Taxon 50: 929. 2001): Herb. Clifford: 350, Hibiscus 6 (BM-000646500) .

Current name: Hibiscus sabdariffa L. ( Malvaceae).