Potentilla nivea Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 499. 1753, nom. cons.

"Habitat in Alpibus Lapponiae, Sibiriae." RCN: 3799.

Conserved type (Eriksen & al. in Taxon 48: 165. 1999): Sweden. Torne Lappmark, Abisko area, Latnjajaure, Eriksen 620 (GB; iso- ALA, BM, C, H, LE, O, S, UPS).

Current name: Potentilla nivea L. ( Rosaceae).