Sprengel, C.P.J. (1825), Systema Vegetabilium Edn. 17, 2: 401 [tax. nov.]

• Type: "Ins. Philippin. Malaspina."

Merrill, E.D. (1911), Philippine Journal of Science. Section C, Botany 6: 222 [basionym]

basionym of: Hedyotis philippensis (Spreng.) Merr. ex C.B.Rob. legitimate

Bremekamp, C.E.B. (1952), Verhandelingen der Koninklijke Nederlandsche Akademie van Wetenschappen, Afdeeling Natuurkunde; Tweede Sectie 48(2): 142 [basionym]

basionym of: Exallage philippinensis (Willd. ex Spreng.) Bremek. legitimate

Halford, D.A. (9 September 1992), Review of the genus Oldenlandia L. (Rubiaceae) and related genera in Australia. Austrobaileya 3(4): 716 [nomenclatural synonym]

nomenclatural synonym of: Hedyotis philippensis (Spreng.) Merr. ex C.B.Rob. legitimate

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