Barleria prionitis Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 636. 1753.

"Habitat in India." RCN: 4622.

Lectotype (Wood & al. in Kew Bull. 38: 436. 1983): Herb. Linn. No. 262.13 (S) .

Current name: Barleria prionitis L. ( Acanthaceae).