Erica curviflora Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 354. 1753.

"Habitat in Aethiopia." RCN: 2752, 2806.

Lectotype ( Oliver & Cafferty in Oliver & Oliver in Bothalia 35: 128. 2005): Herb. Clifford: 148, Erica 10 (BM) .

Current name: Erica curviflora L. ( Ericaceae).