Pelea foetida H. Lév. , Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 10: 152. 1911. Type information: Holotype [P]. U. Faurie 193. August 1909. Maui: East Maui, Haleakala.1200m. Isotype(s) [A, BM [photo BISH!], BISH!].