Scirpus barbatus Rottb., Descr. Pl. Rar. Progr.: 27. 1772; Abildgaardia wallichiana (Schult.) Lye in Nordic J. Bot. 3: 239. 1983; Isolepis wallichiana Schult., in Roemer & Schultes, Mantissa: 533. 1824; non A. barbata Beauv. 1807; Kral Sida 4: Fig. 10. 1971. Haines & Lye, Sedges and rushes of E. Afr.: Figs. 232 & 233. 1983.