Erica spumosa Linnaeus, Plantae Rariores Africanae: 11. 1760.

["Habitat in Aethiopia."] Sp. Pl., ed. 2, 1: 508 (1762). RCN: 2746, 2793.

Lectotype (designated here by Oliver): Herb. Linn. No. 498.59 (LINN) .

Current name: Erica spumosa L. ( Ericaceae).