Clitoria virginiana Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 753. 1753.

"Habitat in Virginia." RCN: 5369.

Lectotype (Fawcett & Rendle, Fl. Jamaica 4: 46. 1920): Clayton 112 (BM-000038162).

Current name: Centrosema virginianum (L.) Benth. ( Fabaceae: Faboideae).