Alopecurus hordeiformis Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 60. 1753.

"Habitat in India ." RCN: 517.

Lectotype (Renvoize in Cafferty & al. in Taxon 49: 245. 2000): Herb. Linn. No. 82.5 (LINN) .

Current name: Pennisetum alopecuroides (L.) Spreng. ( Poaceae).