Cyanea palakea C. N. Forbes , Occas. Pap. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 6(3): 72. 1916.
Type information:
Holotype [BISH]. C.N. Forbes 1003.H. 29 June 1915. Hawai`i: [dense forest east of] Palakea, [10 mi N of Kilauea]. Isotype(s) [BISH! [3], MO!, NY!, P!, UC!, US!].
=Cyanea stictophylla