Melampodium americanum Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 921. 1753.

"Habitat in Vera Cruce." RCN: 6658.

Lectotype (Stuessy in Rhodora 74: 21. 1972): Houstoun, Herb. Clifford: 425, Melampodium 1 (BM-000647294) .

Generitype of Melampodium Linnaeus.

Current name: Melampodium americanum L. ( Asteraceae).