Agrostis australis Linnaeus, Systema Naturae, ed. 12, 2: 90; Mantissa Plantarum: 30. 1767.

"Habitat in Lusitania. Vandelli." RCN: 532.

Lectotype (Scholz in Cafferty & al. in Taxon 49: 243. 2000): Herb. Linn. No. 84.6 (LINN) .

Current name: Gastridium phleoides (Nees & Meyen) C.E. Hubb. ( Poaceae).