Erica pubescens Linnaeus, Species Plantarum, ed. 2, 1: 506. 1762.

"Habitat in Aethiopia." RCN: 2729, 2812.

Lectotype (designated here by Oliver): Herb. Linn. No. 498.25 (LINN) .

Current name: Erica pubescens L. ( Ericaceae).