Hedysarum paniculatum Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 749. 1753.

"Habitat in Virginia." RCN: 5522.

Lectotype (Reveal & al. in Huntia 7: 228. 1987): Clayton 184 (BM-000038857).

Current name: Desmodium paniculatum (L.) DC. ( Fabaceae: Faboideae).