Asarum virginicum Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 442. 1753.

"Habitat in Virginia, terra Mariana, Carolina." RCN: 3425.

Lectotype (Reveal & al. in Huntia 7: 214. 1987): Clayton 704 (BM-000051752).

Current name: Hexastylis virginicum (L.) Small ( Aristolochiaceae).