Elephantopus tomentosus Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 814. 1753.

"Habitat in Virginia." RCN: 6714.

Lectotype (Reveal & al. in Huntia 7: 220. 1987): Clayton s.n. (probably a duplicate of Clayton 148) (BM-000038182; iso- BM).

Current name: Elephantopus tomentosus L. ( Asteraceae).