Pelea descendens H. St. John , Lloydia 7: 266. 1944.
Type information:
Holotype [BISH]. E.Y. Hosaka 820. 16 October 1932. O`ahu: Ko`olau Mts., Waipio, Kipapa gulch, S ridge.1800ft.

Note: RKS examined specimen at BISH

=Melicope lydgatei
Note: RKS examined specimen at BISH

*Verification: R.K. Shannon.