Erica planifolia Linnaeus, Species Plantarum, ed. 2, 1: 508. 1762.

"Habitat in Aethiopia." RCN: 2723, 2785.

Lectotype (designated here by Oliver): Herb. Linn. No. 498.16 (LINN) .

Current name: Erica planifolia L. ( Ericaceae).