Pteris longifolia Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 1074. 1753.

"Habitat in Dominicae sylvis juxta rivulos." RCN: 7803.

Lectotype (Proctor in Howard, Fl. Lesser Antilles 2: 141. 1977): [icon] " Filix non ramosa longissimis, angustis, et ad basim auriculatis foliis" in Plumier, Descr. Pl. Amér .: 12, t. 18. 1693.

Generitype of Pteris Linnaeus (vide Smith, Hist. Fil.: 295. 1875).

Current name: Pteris longifolia L. ( Pteridaceae).

Note: Maxon (in J. Bot. 61:7-10. 1923) gives a detailed discussion on the typification of Pteris .