Gloriosa superba Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 305. 1753.

"Habitat in Malabaria." RCN: 2402.

Lectotype (Wijnands, Bot. Commelins: 133. 1983): Herb. Hermann 3: 31, No. 122 (BM-000594673) .

Generitype of Gloriosa Linnaeus.

Current name: Gloriosa superba L. ( Liliaceae / Colchicaceae).