Lippia americana Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 633. 1753.

"Habitat in Vera Cruce." RCN: 4599.

Lectotype (Moldenke in Phytologia 12: 76. 1965): Herb. Linn. No. 801.1 (LINN) .

Generitype of Lippia Linnaeus.

Current name: Lippia americana L. ( Verbenaceae).