Polypremum procumbens Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 111. 1753.

"Habitat in Carolina, Virginia." RCN: 910.

Lectotype (Reveal & al. in Huntia 7: 237. 1987): Clayton 768, Herb. Linn. No. 139.1 (LINN; iso- BM) .

Generitype of Polypremum Linnaeus.

Current name: Polypremum procumbens L. ( Loganiaceae / Buddlejaceae).