Hedyotis acuminata (Cham. & Schltdl.) Steud. f. sherffiana Fosberg, Bernice P. Bishop Mus. Bull. 174: 77. 1943.
Type information:
Holotype [BISH]. F.R. Fosberg 12998. 22 March 1936. O`ahu: Wai`anae Mts., Waianae`uka, valley S of E ridge of Pu`u Kalena, moist forest.840m. Isotype(s) [US!].
=Kadua acuminata

*Verification: R.K. Shannon, W.L. Wagner.