Erica calycina Linnaeus, Species Plantarum, ed. 2, 1: 507. 1762, nom. cons.

"Habitat in Aethiopia." RCN: 2738, 2797.

Conserved type (Cafferty & al. in Taxon 51: 810. 2003 [2002]): South Africa. Cape Town, 3318CD, Tafelberg [Table Mountain], plateau near reservoir, 28 Nov 1897, W. Froembling 326 (NBG).

Current name: Erica calycina L. ( Ericaceae).