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

["Habitat in Aethiopia."] Sp. Pl., ed. 2, 1: 507 (1762). RCN: 2714, 2795.

Neotype (designated here by Oliver): South Africa. Wynberg Division, 3418AB, Karbonkelberg, rocky ledges facing south near The Sentinel, 1,000ft, 14 Sep 1964, Chater in STE 30095 (NBG).

Current name: Erica halicacaba L. ( Ericaceae).