Zea mays L., Sp. Pl.: 971 (1753).
Homotypic Names:
- Mays zea Gaertn., Fruct. Sem. Pl. 1: 6 (1788), nom. superfl.
- Zea segetalis Salisb., Prodr. Stirp. Chap. Allerton: 28 (1796), nom. superfl.
- Mays americana Baumg., Enum. Stirp. Transsilv. 3: 281 (1816), nom. superfl.
- Mayzea cerealis Raf., Med. Fl. 2: 241 (1830), nom. superfl.
- Thalysia mays (L.) Kuntze, Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 794 (1891).