Panicum brevifolium Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 59. 1753.
"Habitat in India." RCN: 506.
Lectotype (Clayton & Renvoize in Polhill, Fl. Trop. E. Africa, Gramineae 3: 496. 1982): Herb. Linn. No. 80.64 (LINN) .
Current name: Panicum brevifolium L. ( Poaceae).