Fucus palmatus Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 1162. 1753.

"Habitat in Oceano." RCN: 8294, 8337.

Lectotype (Irvine, Seaweeds Brit. Isles 1(2A): 68. 1983): Herb. A. van Royen No. 910.184-2889 (L) .

Current name: Rhodymenia palmata (L.) Grev. ( Rhodymeniaceae).