Guaiacum sanctum Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 382. 1753.

"Habitat in Americes insula S. Johannis de Porto Ricco." RCN: 3008.

Lectotype (Wijnands, Bot. Commelins: 202. 1983): Herb. Linn. No. 532.2 (LINN) .

Current name: Guaiacum sanctum L. ( Zygophyllaceae).