Panicum dactylon Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 58. 1753.

"Habitat in Europa australi." RCN: 488.

Lectotype (Clayton & Harlan in Kew Bull. 24: 186. 1970): Herb. Linn. No. 80.35 (LINN) .

Current name: Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. ( Poaceae).