Ocimum minimum Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 597. 1753.

"Habitat in Zeylona." RCN: 4336.

Lectotype (Paton & Putievsky in Kew Bull. 51: 514. 1996): Herb. Linn. No. 749.6 (LINN) .

Current name: Ocimum minimum L. ( Lamiaceae).