Myagrum aegyptium Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 641. 1753.

"Habitat in Aegypto." RCN: 4662.

Lectotype (Meikle, Fl. Cyprus 1: 112. 1977): Hasselquist, Herb. Linn. No. 819.16 (LINN) .

Current name: Didesmus aegyptius (L.) Desv. ( Brassicaceae).