Chlora dodecandra (Linnaeus) Linnaeus, Systema Naturae, ed. 12, 2: 267. 1767.

["Habitat in Virginia."] Sp. Pl. 1: 190 (1753). RCN: 2695.

Basionym: Chironia dodecandra L. (1753).

Lectotype (Wilbur in Rhodora 57: 86. 1955): Clayton 120 (BM-000038166).

Current name: Sabatia dodecandra (L.) Britton & al. (Gentianaceae).