Dolichos polystachios Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 726. 1753.

"Habitat in Virginia." RCN: 5349.

Lectotype (Fernald in Rhodora 40: 438. 1938): Clayton 568 (BM-000051643).

Current name: Phaseolus polystachios (L.) Britton & al. var. polystachios ( Fabaceae: Faboideae).