Lobelia siphilitica Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 931. 1753.

"Habitat in Virginia." RCN: 6750.

Lectotype (McVaugh in Rhodora 38: 278. 1936): Herb. Linn. No. 1051.25 (LINN) .

Current name: Lobelia siphilitica L. ( Campanulaceae).