Erica imbricata Linnaeus, Species Plantarum, ed. 2, 1: 503. 1762, nom. cons.

"Habitat in Aethiopia." RCN: 2765, 2792.

Conserved type (Cafferty & al. in Taxon 51: 811. 2003 [2002]): South Africa. Cape Peninsula, 3418AB, Tokai Flats, 1 Oct 1916, W. Foley 10 (NBG; iso- BM).

Current name: Erica imbricata L. ( Ericaceae).