Erica tubiflora Linnaeus, Species Plantarum, ed. 2, 1: 505. 1762.

"Habitat in Aethiopia." RCN: 2751, 2807.

Lectotype (designated here by Oliver): Herb. Linn. No. 498.67 (LINN) .

Current name: Erica curviflora L. ( Ericaceae).