Phalaris zizanioides Linnaeus, Mantissa Plantarum Altera: 183. 1771.
"Habitat in India orientali. Koenig." RCN: 465.
Lectotype (van der Zon in Wageningen Agric. Univ. Pap. 92-1: 409. 1992): Herb. Linn. No. 78.12 (LINN) .
Current name: Vetiveria zizanioides (L.) Nash ( Poaceae).