Lipochaeta elliptica H. St. John , Pacific Sci. 38: 255. 1984.
Type information:
Holotype [BISH]. G. Clarke and C. Corn 370. 21 April 1980. Kaho`olawe: alongside jeep road from Hanakanaea Bay, past the dump and just S of the concrete observation post.90ft.
=Lipochaeta rockii

*Verification: W.L. Wagner.

Lipochaeta elliptica H. St. John var. artialata H. St. John, Pacific Sci. 38: 257. 1984.
Type information:
Holotype [BISH]. L.W. Cuddihy and W. Char 382. 22 April 1980. Kaho`olawe: on coast, west side of island, just NW of Hanakanaea Bay.20 to 40ft.
=Lipochaeta rockii

*Verification: W.L. Wagner.