Pteris arborea Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 1073. 1753.

"Habitat in Martinica." RCN: 7801.

Lectotype (Proctor in Howard, Fl. Lesser Antilles 2: 146. 1977): [icon] " Filix ramosa, aborescens et aculeata" in Plumier, Traité Foug. Amér .: 6, t. 5. 1705.

Current name: Pteris arborea L. ( Pteridaceae).