Zostera oceanica Linnaeus, Systema Naturae, ed. 12, 2: 605; Mantissa Plantarum: 123. 1767.

"Habitat in Oceano." RCN: 7026.

Type not designated.

Original material: Herb. Burser XX: 82 (UPS); [icon] in Plantin, Pl. Stirp. Icon. 2: 248. 1581.

Current name: Posidonia oceanica (L.) Delile ( Posidoniaceae).