Scirpus trigynus Linnaeus, Mantissa Plantarum Altera: 180. 1771.
"Habitat in India orientali. Koenig." RCN: 402.
Lectotype (Simpson in Cafferty & Jarvis in Taxon 53: 181. 2004): König s.n., Herb. Linn. No. 71.1 (LINN) .
Current name: Scirpus trigynus L. ( Cyperaceae).