Momordica elaterium Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 1010. 1753.

"Habitat in Europa australi." RCN: 7321.

Lectotype (Andersen in Rechinger, Fl. Iranica 123: 2. 1977): Herb. Linn. No. 1150.10 (LINN) .

Current name: Ecballium elaterium (L.) A. Rich. ( Cucurbitaceae).