Trianthema pentandra Linnaeus, Systema Naturae, ed. 12, 2: 297; Mantissa Plantarum: 70. 1767.

"Habitat in Arabia." RCN: 3135.

Lectotype (Melville in Kew Bull. 7: 264. 1952): Herb. Linn. No. 572.2 (LINN) .

Current name: Zaleya pentandra (L.) C. Jeffrey ( Aizoaceae).