The Identity of the Herb Todda–Vaddi in Van Rheede’s Hortus Malabaricus

The ambiguity in the botanical identity of Todda-vaddi in van Rheede’s Hortus Malabaricus is clarified and reinstated as Biophytum reinwardtii (Zucc.) Klotzsch. A detailed description, photographs, and other relevant notes are provided. Keywords: Biophytum reinwardtii, B. candolianum, Todda-vaddi, Hortus Malabaricus