Pelea kaalaensis H. St. John , Lloydia 7: 268. 1944. Type information: Holotype [BISH]. C.N. Forbes s.n.. 12-19 February 1909. O`ahu: [Wai`anae Mts.], Ka`ala range, Makaha Valley. Isotype(s) [BISH! [2], US!].