Polygonum orientale Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 362. 1753.

"Habitat in Oriente, India." RCN: 2862.

Lectotype (Wijnands, Bot. Commelins: 175. 1983): Herb. Linn. No. 510.16 (LINN) .

Current name: Polygonum orientale L. ( Polygonaceae).