Cactus ficus-indica Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 468. 1753.

"Habitat in America calidiore." RCN: 3585.

Neotype (Leuenberger in Taxon 40: 624. 1991): Herb. Linn. No. 201.7 (S) .

Current name: Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill. ( Cactaceae).