Schwenckia americana Linnaeus, Genera Plantarum, ed. 6: 577. 1764.

"Habitat in Barbyce." RCN: 137.

Lectotype (Knapp in Jarvis & al., Regnum Veg. 127: 86. 1993): Herb. Linn. No. 31.1 (LINN) .

Generitype of Schwenckia Linnaeus.

Current name: Schwenckia americana L. ( Solanaceae).