Nardus ciliaris Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 53. 1753.

"Habitat in India." RCN: 447.

Lectotype (Stearn in Taxon 10: 17. 1961): Herb. Linn. No. 73.7 (LINN) .

Current name: Eremochloa ciliaris (L.) Merr. ( Poaceae).