Pelea cinerea (A. Gray) Hillebr. var. rubra Rock, Bot. Gaz. (Crawfordsville) 65: 264. 1918.
Type information:
Holotype [BISH]. J. F. Rock 3565. 6 June 1909. Hawai`i: North Kona, Pu`uwa`awa`a, near Huehue Ranch, on lava beds.

Note: There are two labels on the holotype, one with collection number 3565, the other with collection number 3561; published as 3565.

=Melicope hawaiensis
Note: There are two labels on the holotype, one with collection number 3565, the other with collection number 3561; published as 3565.

*Verification: R.K. Shannon.