Astelia forbesii Skottsb. , Bernice P. Bishop Mus. Bull. 117: 18. 1934.
Type information:
Holotype [BISH]. C.N. Forbes 918.M. 25 July 1919. Maui: East Maui, Ukulele. Isotype(s) [BISH].
=Astelia menziesiana

*Verification: None.

Astelia forbesii Skottsb. subsp. fallax Skottsb., Bernice P. Bishop Mus. Bull. 117: 21. 1934.
Type information:
Holotype [GH]. J. F. Rock 6095. s.d.. Moloka`i: Kawela, swamp on ridge leading to Pelekunu.1065m. Isotype(s) [BISH].

Note: Holotype specimen male, isotype specimen female. Where is BISH specimen?

=Astelia menziesiana
Note: Holotype specimen male, isotype specimen female. Where is BISH specimen?

*Verification: None.

Astelia forbesii Skottsb. subsp. nivea Skottsb., Bernice P. Bishop Mus. Bull. 117: 22. 1934..
Type information:
Holotype [BISH]. J. F. Rock 8216. s.d.. Maui: West Maui. Isotype(s) [BISH [3]].
=Astelia menziesiana

*Verification: None.

Astelia forbesii Skottsb. subsp. pachysperma Skottsb., Bernice P. Bishop Mus. Bull. 117: 20. 1934.
Type information:
Holotype [BISH]. O. Degener 4058. 16 July 1927. Maui: East Maui, Olinda Pipeline Trail.
=Astelia menziesiana

*Verification: None.