Smilax pseudochina Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 1031. 1753.

"Habitat in Virginia, Jamaica." RCN: 7449.

Lectotype (Fernald in Rhodora 46: 33, pl. 812, f. 2. 1944): Kalm, Herb. Linn. No. 1182.14 (LINN) .

Current name: Smilax pseudochina L. ( Smilacaceae).

Note: Specific epithet spelled "Pseudo China" in the protologue.