Diodia virginiana Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 104. 1753.

"Habitat in Virginiae aquosis." RCN: 855.

Lectotype (Reveal in Jarvis & al., Regnum Veg. 127: 42. 1993): Clayton 277 (BM-000042231).

Generitype of Diodia Linnaeus.

Current name: Diodia virginiana L. ( Rubiaceae).