Malva americana Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 687. 1753.

"Habitat in America." RCN: 5041.

Lectotype (Borssum Waalkes in Blumea 14: 154. 1966): Herb. A. van Royen No. 908.139-311 (L; iso- G) .

Current name: Malvastrum americanum (L.) Torr. ( Malvaceae).