Pteris lanceolata Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 1073. 1753.

"Habitat in Domingo." RCN: 7796.

Lectotype (Proctor in Howard, Fl. Lesser Antilles 2: 346. 1977): [icon] "Lingua cervina foliis acutis, et ad oras summitatum pulverulentis" in Plumier, Descr. Pl. Amér .: 28, t. 40. 1693.

Current name: Neurodium lanceolatum (L.) Fée ( Polypodiaceae).