Buddleja americana Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 112. 1753.

"Habitat in Caribaeis ad ripas & torrentes." RCN: 919.

Lectotype (Norman in Gentes Herb. 10: 83. 1967): Herb. Clifford: 35, Buddleja 1 (BM-000557795) .

Generitype of Buddleja Linnaeus.

Current name: Buddleja americana L. ( Loganiaceae / Buddlejaceae).