Amaranthus gangeticus Linnaeus, Systema Naturae, ed. 10, 2: 1268. 1759.

["Habitat in India ."] Sp. Pl., ed. 2, 2: 1404 (1763). RCN: 7170.

Type not designated.

Original material: Herb. Linn. No. 386.5 (S); Herb. Linn. No. 1117.9 (LINN) .

Current name: Amaranthus tricolor L. ( Amaranthaceae).