Viola helioscopia Hillebr. , Fl. Hawaiian Isl. 17. 1888. Type information: Holotype [B]. W. Hillebrand and J. M. Lydgate? s.n.. 1851- 1871. O`ahu: Wai`anae District, Makaha, on dry open ridges. Isotype(s) [BISH! [2], K].