Trichomanes membranaceum Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 1097. 1753.

"Habitat in America." RCN: 7944.

Lectotype (Proctor in Howard, Fl. Lesser Antilles 2: 83. 1977): Herb. Linn. No. 1233.1 (LINN) .

Current name: Trichomanes membranaceum L. ( Hymenophyllaceae).