Elaeagnus angustifolia Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 121. 1753.

"Habitat in Bohemia, Hispania, Syria, Cappodocia." RCN: 996.

Lectotype (McKean in Jarvis & al., Regnum Veg. 127: 44. 1993): Herb. Clifford: 38, Elaeagnus 1 (BM-000557825) .

Generitype of Elaeagnus Linnaeus (vide Hitchcock, Prop. Brit. Bot.: 126. 1929).

Current name: Elaeagnus angustifolia L. ( Elaeagnaceae).