Liriodendron tulipifera Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 535. 1753.

"Habitat in America septentrionali." RCN: 3978.

Lectotype (Reveal in Jarvis & al., Regnum Veg. 127: 62. 1993): Herb. Clifford: 223, Liriodendron 1, sheet A (BM-000628821) .

Generitype of Liriodendron Linnaeus.

Current name: Liriodendron tulipifera L. ( Magnoliaceae).