Juniperus barbadensis Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 1039. 1753.

"Habitat in America." RCN: 7501.

Lectotype (Adams & al. in Taxon 36: 441, f. 1A. 1987): Herb. Linn. No. 1198.1 (LINN) .

Current name: Juniperus barbadensis L. ( Cupressaceae).

Note: Heath (in Taxon 40: 94. 1991) argued that Adams & al.'s type choice was invalid but this contention was refuted by Jarvis (l.c. 41: 43-44. 1992).