Basionym Name:Byssus lacteus L., [as 'lactea'] Sp. pl. 2: 1169 (1753)
Homotypic synonyms:Lichen lacteus (L.) Neck., Method. Muscor. Illustr. (Upsaliae): 113 (1771)Phytoconis lactea (L.) Bory, Mém. Conferva Byssus: 57 (1797)