Polygonum chinense Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 363. 1753.

"Habitat in India, China." RCN: 2870.

Lectotype (Scott in Bosser & al., Fl. Mascareignes 146: 10. 1994): Herb. Linn. No. 510.30 (LINN) .

Current name: Polygonum chinense L. ( Polygonaceae).