Dianthera americana Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 27. 1753.

"Habitat in Virginia." RCN: 129.

Lectotype (Reveal in Jarvis & al., Regnum Veg. 127: 42. 1993): Clayton 408 (BM-000051211).

Generitype of Dianthera Linnaeus.

Current name: Justicia americana (L.) Vahl ( Acanthaceae).