Type Information
Alphitonia ponderosa Hillebr. , Fl. Hawaiian Isl. 81 1888.
Moloka`i, [Maunaloa]. 1851- 1871. Hillebrand s.n..
Lectotype [BISH]. Isolectotype(s) [MEL [photo BISH!]]. Lectotypified in H. St. John. Phytologia 35: 177. 1977.
Note: Additional syntypes: Sinclair, 1885, Indigenous flowers of the Hawaiian Islands, pl. 25; Kauai, Waimea, Knudsen s.n.; Oahu, Kaala, Hillebrand s.n.; Lanai, Hillebrand s.n.; Maui, Ulupalakua, Hillebrand s.n.; Hawaii, Kau and S. Kona, Hillebrand s.n. Probable syntype, without locality, ex herb. Lydgate (BISH!).
*Verification: R.K. Shannon.
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Alphitonia ponderosa Hillebr. var. auwahiensis H. St. John, Phytologia 35: 180 1977.
Maui, East Maui, Auwahi. 3000 ft. 30 June 1972. St. John 26873.
Holotype [BISH].

*Verification: R.K. Shannon.
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Alphitonia ponderosa Hillebr. var. costata H. St. John, Phytologia 35: 180 1977.
O`ahu, Wai`anae Mountains, Makua Valley against cliff of backbone, about middle of cliff face in a large V-shaped gulch, edge of steep ridge. 1600 ft. 28 November 1976. Obata 76-305.
Holotype [BISH]. Isotype(s) [US!].

*Verification: R.K. Shannon.
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Alphitonia ponderosa Hillebr. var. grandifolia H. St. John, Phytologia 35: 181 1977.
Kaua`i, Koke`e Park, upper Waimea Canyon, 2 mi S of Park headquarters. 3000 ft. 10 July 1966. Carlquist 1956.
Holotype [BISH].

*Verification: R.K. Shannon.
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Alphitonia ponderosa Hillebr. var. kauila H. St. John, Phytologia 35: 181 1977.
Hawai`i, between Pu`uwa`awa`a and Huehue. 18 August 1926. Degener 3344.
Holotype [BISH].

*Verification: R.K. Shannon.
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Alphitonia ponderosa Hillebr. var. lanaiensis H. St. John, Phytologia 35: 182 1977.


Note: Not validly published (ICBN Art. 37, 1994).
*Verification: R.K. Shannon, W.L. Wagner.
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