Myrica cerifera Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 1024. 1753.

"Habitat in Carolina, Virginia, Pensylvania." RCN: 7411.

Lectotype (Parra-Osorio in Caldasia 23: 136. 2001): Clayton 692 (BM). - Epitype (Parra-Osorio in Caldasia 23: 137. 2001): U.S.A. Virginia. New Gloucester. Gloucester County. "Thickets along stream, sandy and marly soil", E.J. Palmer 39776, 11 Apr 1932 (NY; iso- A).

Current name: Morella cerifera (L.) Small ( Myricaceae).