Erica vagans Linnaeus, Diss. Botanicum de Erica: 10. 1770, nom. cons.

"Habitat in Africa; etiam Tolosae." RCN: 2768.

Conserved type (McClintock in Taxon 38: 526. 1989): England. Cornwall, Goonhilly, 12 Jul 1932, Turrill s.n. (K).

Current name: Erica vagans L. ( Ericaceae).