Tradescantia nervosa Linnaeus, Mantissa Plantarum Altera: 223. 1771.

"Habitat in Suratte? D. Mutis." RCN: 2286.

Type not designated.

Original material: Mutis, Herb. Linn. No. 406.3 (LINN) .

Current name: Telipogon nervosus (L.) Druce ( Orchidaceae).