Erica gnaphaloides Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 1: 356. 1753.

"Habitat in Aethiopia." RCN: 2735, 2793.

Neotype (designated here by Oliver): South Africa. Cape Peninsula, 3418AB, Kenilworth Race Course, Wetton Road end, above hollow filled with water in winter, 18 Nov 1970 Esterhuysen 32538 (BOL; iso- K, NBG).

Current name: Erica gnaphaloides L. ( Ericaceae).