Obolaria virginica Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 632. 1753.

"Habitat in Virginia." RCN: 4587.

Lectotype (Gillett in Rhodora 61: 61. 1959): Clayton 286 (BM-000042237).

Generitype of Obolaria Linnaeus.

Current name: Obolaria virginica L. ( Gentianaceae).