Polygonum scandens Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 364. 1753.

"Habitat in America." RCN: 2878.

Lectotype (Fawcett & Rendle, Fl. Jamaica 3: 174. 1914): Herb. Linn. No. 510.42 (LINN) .

Current name: Polygonum scandens L. ( Polygonaceae).