Fraxinus americana Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 1057. 1753.

"Habitat in Carolina, Virginia." RCN: 7700.

Lectotype (Fernald in J. Arnold Arbor. 27: 391, pl. 3. 1946): Clayton 742, Herb. Linn. No. 1230.3 (LINN; iso- BM) .

Current name: Fraxinus americana L. ( Oleaceae).