Laurus aestivalis Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 370. 1753.

"Habitat in Virginia ad ripas rivulorum." RCN: 2919.

Lectotype (Fernald in Rhodora 47: 142, pl. 888. 1945): Herb. Linn. No. 518.15 (LINN) .

Current name: Litsea aestivalis (L.) Fernald ( Lauraceae).