Pelea sandwicensis (Hook. & Arn.) A. Gray var. lucens Hillebr., Fl. Hawaiian Isl. 67. 1888.
Type information:
Holotype [B]. W. Hillebrand s.n.. July 1859. O`ahu: Ka`ala Range (Makaleha). Isotype(s) [MEL [photo BISH]].

Note: Stone's lectotypification (Pacific Sci. 16: 373. 1962) on Mann & Brigham 208 is superfluous.

=Melicope oahuensis
Note: Stone's lectotypification (Pacific Sci. 16: 373. 1962) on Mann & Brigham 208 is superfluous.

*Verification: R.K. Shannon, W.L. Wagner.