Erica caffra Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 353. 1753.

"Habitat in Aethiopia." RCN: 2732, 2777.

Lectotype (designated here by Oliver): Herb. Clifford: 148, Erica 7 (BM-000558645) .

Current name: Erica caffra L. ( Ericaceae).