﻿AbstractMorphological characters currently used to differentiateCaraganaopulensas a species have been found to be insufficient and inconsistent. Through extensive research and comparisons of specimens, it has been revealed thatC.opulensand its synonyms have overlapping geographical distributions, and that typification is necessary forC.opulens. Therefore, a lectotype is designated for the nameC.opulens, with comments on its typification. Additionally, the current typification status is discussed for all its synonyms, accompanied by substantive notes.