Ophiorrhiza mitreola Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 150. 1753.

"Habitat in America meridionali." RCN: 1189.

Lectotype (Tirel-Roudet in Aubréville & Leroy, Fl. Cambodge Laos Vietnam 13: 76. 1972): Clayton 178 (BM-000051161).

Generitype of Mitreola Linnaeus, Opera Varia: 214 (1758).

Current name: Mitreola petiolata (J.G. Gmel.) Torr. & A. Gray ( Loganiaceae).