Melastoma asperum Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 391. 1753.

"Habitat in India." RCN: 3072.

Lectotype (Hansen in Ginkgoana 4: 80. 1977): Herb. Hermann 2: 3, No. 172 (BM-000621501) .

Current name: Osbeckia aspera (L.) Blume ( Melastomataceae).

Note: Specific epithet spelled “aspera” in the protologue.