Sigesbeckia occidentalis Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 900. 1753.

"Habitat in Virginia." RCN: 6517.

Lectotype (Reveal & al. in Huntia 7: 218. 1987): Clayton 511, Herb. Linn. No. 1018.2 (LINN; iso- BM) .

Current name: Verbesina occidentalis (L.) Walter ( Asteraceae).