Epigaea repens Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 395. 1753.

"Habitat in Virginiae, Canadae pinetis." RCN: 3105.

Lectotype (Reveal & al. in Huntia 7: 232. 1987): Herb. Linn. No. 564.1 (LINN) .

Generitype of Epigaea Linnaeus.

Current name: Epigaea repens L. ( Ericaceae).