Type: Brazil, State of Bahia, Urucuca (old Agua Preta), road Urucuca to Serra Grande, secondary road to Faz. Sao Jose, 14° 31'S, 39º 09'W, ca. 130 m elev., 22 Sept. 2005, E. Leme 6724 & J. L. Paixao. Holotype HB. Isotype CEPEC.
Etymology: The name chosen for Lymania languida was inspired in its laxly disposed leaves and in the lassitude of its pale colored spreading inflorescence.