Spigelia marilandica (Linnaeus) Linnaeus, Systema Naturae, ed. 12, 2: 734. 1767.

["Habitat in Virginia, Marilandia, Carolina."] Sp. Pl. 1: 175 (1753). RCN: 1187.

Basionym: Lonicera marilandica L. (1753) .

Lectotype (Reveal & al. in Huntia 7: 230. 1987): Clayton s.n. (BM-000098044).

Current name: Spigelia marilandica (L.) L. ( Strychnaceae).