Carpinus betulus Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 998. 1753.

"Habitat in Europa, Canada." RCN: 7231.

Lectotype (Browicz in Rechinger, Fl. Iranica 97: 3. 1972): Herb. Linn. No. 1131.1 (LINN) .

Generitype of Carpinus Linnaeus (vide Green, Prop. Brit. Bot.: 189. 1929).

Current name: Carpinus betulus L. ( Betulaceae).