Phaseolus semierectus Linnaeus, Systema Naturae, ed. 12, 2: 481; Mantissa Plantarum: 100. 1767.

"Habitat in America calidiore." RCN: 5320.

Lectotype ( Nguyên Van Thuân in Aubréville & Leroy, Fl. Cambodge Laos Viêt-Nam 17: 202. 1979): Herb. Linn. No. 899.3 (LINN) .

Current name: Macroptilium lathyroides (L.) Urb. var. semierectum (L.) Urb. ( Fabaceae: Faboideae).