Syringa persica Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 9. 1753.

"Habitat in Persia?" RCN: 59.

Type not designated.

Original material: Herb. Linn. No. 22.2 (LINN); Herb. Clifford: 6, Syringa 2 (BM) .

Current name: Syringa x persica L. ( Oleaceae).