Borassus flabellifer Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 1187. 1753.

"Habitat in India." RCN: 8542.

Lectotype (Moore & Dransfield in Taxon 28: 60, f. 2. 1979): [icon] “Ampana” in Rheede, Hort. Malab. 1: 13, t. 10. 1678.

Generitype of Borassus Linnaeus.

Current name: Borassus flabellifer L. ( Arecaceae).