Kunth, K.S. in Humboldt, F.W.H.A. von, Bonpland, A.J.A. & Kunth, K.S. (1824), Nova Genera et Species Plantarum Edn. Quarto, 6(29): 451 [tax. nov.]

• Type: "Crescit prope Truxillo, in litore Maris Pacifici. (Peruvia.)."

Kunth, K.S. in Humboldt, F.W.H.A. von, Bonpland, A.J.A. & Kunth, K.S. (1824), Nova Genera et Species Plantarum Edn. Folio, 6(28): 353 [secondary reference]

Hooker, J.D. (29 December 1859), Introductory Essay. The botany of the Antarctic voyage of H.M. Discovery ships Erebus and Terror. III. Flora Tasmaniae 2(11): xliv [secondary reference]

Bentham, G. (5 October 1864), Flora Australiensis 2: 257 [secondary reference]

taxonomic synonym: Phaseolus rostratus Wall. legitimate

Mueller, F.J.H. von (1882), Systematic Census of Australian Plants: 41 [secondary reference]

Bailey, F.M. (1913), Comprehensive Catalogue of Queensland Plants: 144 [secondary reference]

taxonomic synonym: Phaseolus adenanthus G.Mey. legitimate taxonomic synonym: Phaseolus rostratus Wall. legitimate

Domin, K. (1926), Beitrage zur Flora und Pflanzengeographie Australiens. Bibliotheca Botanica 22(89): 779 [secondary reference]

Council of Heads of Australasian Herbaria (2011), Australian Plant Census: - [taxonomic synonym]

taxonomic synonym of: Vigna adenantha (G.Mey.) Maréchal, Mascherpa & Stainier legitimate

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