Euphorbia multiformis Hook. & Arn. var. kaalana Sherff, Bot. Gaz. (Crawfordsville) 97: 590. 1936. Type information: Holotype [US]. U. S. Expl. Exped. s.n.. 1841. O`ahu: Ka`ala Mts, Wai-Nai [Waianae]. Isotype(s) [BISH!, GH, MO!].