Trichosanthes amara Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 1008. 1753.

"Habitat in Domingo." RCN: 7312.

Type not designated.

Original material: [icon] in Plumier, Descr. Pl. Amér .: 86, t. 100. 1693.

Current name: Trichosanthes amara L. ( Cucurbitaceae).