Erica physodes Linnaeus, Systema Naturae, ed. 10, 2: 1002. 1759.

["Habitat in Aethiopia."] Sp. Pl., ed. 2, 1: 507 (1762). RCN: 2742, 2794.

Lectotype (designated here by Oliver): Herb. Burman (G) .

Current name: Erica physodes L. ( Ericaceae).