Mitchella repens Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 111. 1753.

"Habitat in Carolina, Terra Mariana, Virginia." RCN: 905.

Lectotype (Reveal & al. in Huntia 7: 215. 1987): Herb. Linn. No. 135.1 (LINN) .

Generitype of Mitchella Linnaeus.

Current name: Mitchella repens L. ( Rubiaceae).