Acer rubrum Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 1055. 1753.

"Habitat in Virginia, Pensylvania." RCN: 7636.

Lectotype (Murray in Kalmia 7: 9. 1975): Kalm, Herb. Linn. No. 1225.7 (LINN; iso- UPS) .

Current name: Acer rubrum L. ( Aceraceae).