Oldenlandia verticillata Linnaeus, Systema Naturae, ed. 12, 2: 126; Mantissa Plantarum: 40. 1767.

"Habitat in Amboinae, Javae collibus apricis." RCN: 978.

Lectotype (Fosberg & Sachet in Allertonia 6: 210, 242. 1991): Herb. Linn. No. 155.1 (LINN) .

Current name: Hedyotis verticillata (L.) Lam. ( Rubiaceae).