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