Protea pallens Linnaeus, Mantissa Plantarum Altera: 193. 1771.

"Habitat in Capitis b. spei. arenosis." RCN: 775.

Lectotype (Williams in Contr. Bolus Herb. 3: 272. 1972): Tulbagh 28, Herb. Linn. No. 116.23 (LINN) .

Current name: Leucadendron salignum P.J. Bergius ( Proteaceae).