Rhexia mariana Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 346. 1753.

"Habitat in Marilandia." RCN: 2650.

Lectotype (James in Brittonia 8: 224. 1956): [icon] " Lysimachia non papposa Terrae Marianae, leptoneurophyllos, flore tetrapetalo rubello, folio & caule hirsutie ferruginea hispidis " in Plukenet, Amalth. Bot.: t. 428, f. 1. 1705; Almag. Mant.: 123. 1700. - Typotype: Herb. Sloane 92: 90 (BM-SL) .

Current name: Rhexia mariana L. ( Melastomataceae).

Note: A detailed discussion is provided by Reveal & al. (in Huntia 7: 227. 1987).