Verbena mexicana Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 19. 1753.

"Habitat in Mexico." RCN: 156.

Lectotype (Willmann & al., Fl. Valle Tehuacán-Cuicatlán 27: 50. 2000): Herb. Linn. No. 35.4 (LINN) .

Current name: Priva mexicana (L.) Pers. ( Verbenaceae).