Olax zeylanica Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 34. 1753.

"Habitat in Zeylona." RCN: 270.

Lectotype (Sleumer, Fl. Neotropical 22: 156. 1980): Herb. Hermann 1: 76, No. 34 (BM-000621487; iso- L) .

Generitype of Olax Linnaeus.

Current name: Olax zeylanica L. ( Olacaceae).